California Code § 101220.1(g): Immunization Documentation

❌ Common Mistakes

• Collecting immunization records at enrollment and never updating them. Children need additional vaccines at 12, 15, 18 months and 4-6 years. Inspectors check whether your records reflect current immunization status, not just what was provided at sign-up.
• Accepting a parent's verbal confirmation that vaccines are up to date instead of requiring updated documentation. CCLD requires written records from a healthcare provider. A parent saying 'yes, they got their shots' is not documentation.
• Storing immunization records in a separate location from the child's main file. Inspectors expect to open one file and find everything. If you have to search through a second binder or folder, it reads as disorganized and may get documented.
• Not knowing the difference between a conditional admission and a personal beliefs exemption. Providers sometimes accept outdated exemption forms or don't track conditional admission timelines, which results in children attending without proper documentation.