Violation
California Code § 1597.622(c)Staff Immunization Records
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 1597.622(c) actually says
California Code § 1597.622(c)
The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors open personnel files and look for immunization records right alongside background check clearances. They don't give grace periods. If a staff member started two weeks ago and the records aren't in the file yet, that's a citation regardless of whether the person is actually vaccinated. Keep a new-hire checklist that requires immunization documentation before someone works their first shift. For long-term staff, set a calendar reminder to verify records annually since some immunizations require boosters. Los Angeles and San Diego account for nearly half of all citations on this regulation.
By the numbers
- 29*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 14*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 30*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+6 facilities
That is 1 in 3333 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
29 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Staff Immunization Records
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Letting new staff start working before immunization records are in their personnel file. Providers plan to 'get it later' but inspectors check files as they exist on the day of the visit. The documentation must be present, not promised.
- Accepting a staff member's verbal confirmation that they're vaccinated instead of collecting actual documentation. CCLD requires written proof: immunization records from a healthcare provider or a valid exemption form.
- Losing track of immunization records for employees who have worked at the home for years. Providers keep current files organized but forget to verify that longtime staff files still contain the required documents.
- Misunderstanding what qualifies as a valid exemption. California tightened exemption rules, and a personal belief exemption from 2015 no longer meets current requirements.
Regional record
Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days
Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records. Click a county to see its weekly intelligence report.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8 |
| Riverside | 6 |
| Kern | 2 |
| Contra Costa | 2 |
| Santa Barbara | 2 |
| Merced | 1 |
| Orange | 1 |
| Alameda | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| San Joaquin | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.