California Code § 101226(e)(2): Medication Labeling Rules

❌ Common Mistakes

• Storing a family-size bottle of children's Tylenol for general use instead of requiring each family to provide their own labeled bottle. Providers think one bottle is more practical, but CCLD requires each child's medication to bear that child's name. Using a communal bottle is a citation every time.
• Labeling the medication with the child's first name only. Inspectors require the full name to prevent mix-ups, especially when you have two children with the same first name. 'Sophie's Benadryl' isn't sufficient if you have two Sophies enrolled.
• Not dating medications when parents drop them off. Providers put the bottle in the cabinet and forget when it arrived. Inspectors check expiration dates and want to see when the medication entered your facility. An undated bottle suggests you're not tracking whether it's still within its use window.
• Keeping medications in an unlocked location accessible to children. Providers store children's sunscreen or diaper cream on a changing table shelf within reach. All medications, including over-the-counter items and topicals, must be inaccessible to children and preferably locked.