California Code § 1597.622(c): Staff Immunization Records
What Is California Code § 1597.622(c): Staff Immunization Records?
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.
💡Insider's Tips
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.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid Staff Immunization Records Citations
✓ Prevention Checklist
❌ Common Mistakes
- 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.
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.
Los Angeles County
San Diego County
Riverside County
Napa County
Monterey County
Sacramento County
San Joaquin County
Santa Clara County
San Francisco County
San Bernardino County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
See California Code § 1597.622(c): Staff Immunization Records Citations in Your County
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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.