Violation
California Code § 101220.1(a)Child 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 § 101220.1(a) actually says
California Code § 101220.1(a)
Prior to admission to a child care center, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 6000.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors pull children's files at random during visits and check immunization records first. The number one problem isn't missing vaccines, it's missing paperwork. A child can be fully vaccinated but if you don't have the official record in the file, it's a citation. Get copies of the yellow card or CAIR printout before the child's first day, not after. Inspectors also cross-check ages against immunization schedules, so a 2-year-old missing their 18-month boosters gets flagged even if parents say 'the appointment is next week.' According to CCLD records, 4 facilities across 4 counties were cited for this in the past 90 days.
By the numbers
- 4*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 4*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 112*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- Fewer citations than the prior period1 facility
That is 1 in 100 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.
4 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 Child Immunization Records
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Admitting a child with a parent's verbal promise to bring immunization records 'next week.' Inspectors don't accept pending documentation. If the record isn't in the file on the day they visit, the child technically should not have been admitted.
- Accepting a parent's handwritten list of vaccines instead of official documentation from a healthcare provider. Only records from licensed physicians, clinics, or the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) satisfy the requirement.
- Not tracking when children need updated immunizations as they age. A child admitted at 12 months with complete records becomes noncompliant at 18 months when new vaccines are due. Set calendar reminders for each child's next required doses.
- Confusing a personal belief exemption with a medical exemption. Since SB 277, personal belief exemptions are no longer accepted for childcare. Only medical exemptions signed by a licensed physician are valid, and inspectors verify the documentation closely.
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 |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| San Joaquin | 1 |
| Santa Clara | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 101220.1(a)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
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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.