California Code § 101226(d): First Aid Supply Storage

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers

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What Is California Code § 101226(d): First Aid Supply Storage?

California Code § 101226(d)

The licensee shall maintain the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children:

💬What Providers Tell Us

Based on community experience — not official guidance

Inspectors open first-aid kits during walkthroughs and check two things: whether supplies are complete and whether children can reach them. The 'accessible to staff but inaccessible to children' requirement trips up a lot of providers. A kit mounted on the wall at adult height works. A kit in a low cabinet with a child-proof latch also works, but inspectors will test whether the latch actually stops a determined four-year-old. They also check expiration dates on items like antiseptic wipes and sterile gauze. Expired supplies count as missing supplies.

facilities cited (last 90 days)

That's 1 in 100 facilities

counties affected

146

most common citation

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Increasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

3 facilities (was 1)+1 facility

Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data as of Mar 19, 2026. Updated weekly.

3 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days.

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What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days

Based on facility inspection reports filed with California's Community Care Licensing Division, here's how this citation appears across different regions in the past 90 days.

Ventura County

1 citations

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San Diego County

1 citations

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Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 3/19/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the First-Aid Kit Accessibility Requirement?

California Code 101226(d) requires childcare facilities to maintain first-aid supplies that staff can reach quickly but children cannot access. The key distinction is the dual requirement: supplies must be immediately available to any caregiver during an emergency, yet stored where no child can open or reach them. This matters in your daily operations because a wall-mounted kit at adult height or a truly child-proof cabinet determines whether you pass or fail this check during a walkthrough.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 2 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 2 California counties, with 3 total citations issued. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,000 inspected facilities receiving this citation. San Diego and Ventura counties each had one facility cited. While the rate is low, inspectors actively check first-aid kits during walkthroughs, so noncompliance is typically caught on the spot rather than reported later.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors physically open your first-aid kit during walkthroughs and check two things: completeness and accessibility. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they document missing items, expired supplies like antiseptic wipes or sterile gauze, and kits stored where children can reach them or staff cannot. They also check whether outdoor play areas have accessible supplies. If your kit is locked in an office and children are on the playground, expect that to appear on the report.

How can I prevent this citation?

Mount your primary kit on the wall at adult height in the main care area. Keep a second portable kit near outdoor play spaces. Check expiration dates on antiseptic, ointment, and sterile dressings monthly, and mark your calendar for it. Replace items immediately after use. Test your child-proof latches quarterly since determined four-year-olds defeat weak ones. Every staff member should know where kits are located without having to ask.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Restock or replace all missing and expired supplies immediately. If the issue was accessibility, relocate the kit to a wall-mounted position at adult height or install a verified child-proof cabinet. If outdoor coverage was the problem, purchase a portable kit for your play area. Document the correction with dated photos showing the new setup. Submit your Plan of Correction to your licensing analyst promptly. For complex situations, consider consulting a licensed childcare compliance specialist.

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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed childcare compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.

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