Violation
California Code § 102418(g)(1)Post-Enrollment Immunization Updates
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 § 102418(g)(1) actually says
California Code § 102418(g)(1)
This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors pull immunization files during every routine visit, not just when they suspect a problem. They cross-check the PM 286 form against the child's age to see if any boosters were due and never documented. The most common write-up happens when a child turned 4 or 5 months ago and the form still shows their 18-month immunizations. Set a calendar reminder 30 days before each child's birthday to request updated records from parents. If a parent is slow to respond, document your follow-up attempts in writing. Inspectors distinguish between missing records and documented good-faith efforts to obtain them.
By the numbers
- 23*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 12*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 33*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+15 facilities
That is 1 in 5000 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.
23 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 Post-Enrollment Immunization Updates
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Collecting immunization records at enrollment and never updating them. Providers assume the initial paperwork covers them, but CCLD expects the PM 286 to reflect every immunization milestone as the child ages. Inspectors document this as a deficiency even if the child is fully vaccinated but the form is outdated.
- Accepting a parent's verbal confirmation that shots are up to date instead of requiring the actual immunization record from the pediatrician. Inspectors need to see documentation, not assurances, and will cite you for missing paperwork regardless of what the parent told you.
- Filing immunization records in a general folder instead of in each child's individual file. When an inspector asks to see a specific child's PM 286, fumbling through a stack of loose papers signals disorganization and often leads to a more thorough file review.
- Not tracking children with medical exemptions separately. Providers mix exempt children in with non-exempt files, then can't produce the physician's statement quickly during inspection. Keep exemption documentation clipped to the front of that child's file.
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 |
|---|---|
| Riverside | 8 |
| Solano | 4 |
| Contra Costa | 2 |
| SUTTER | 1 |
| Sonoma | 1 |
| Ventura | 1 |
| RIVERSIDE | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| Santa Cruz | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Further reading
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Public record
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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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.