Violation
California Code § 101430(a)(3)(E)Safe Infant Sleep Placement
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 § 101430(a)(3)(E) actually says
California Code § 101430(a)(3)(E)
If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72 and 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Article 7. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors watch for infants sleeping in car seats, swings, bouncers, and on activity mats. The phrase 'as soon as possible' gets scrutinized hard. If an inspector walks in and sees a baby asleep in a swing for more than a few minutes with no staff actively moving them, that's a write-up. The biggest trigger is during afternoon pickup when staff are distracted talking to parents while an infant dozes off in a bouncer. Keep cribs ready and accessible at all times so there's zero delay when you notice a baby nodding off during tummy time or feeding.
By the numbers
- 6*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 5*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 164*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+4 facilities
That is 1 in 10000 facilities CCLD inspected.
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*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.
6 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 Safe Infant Sleep Placement
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Letting infants 'finish their nap' in a car seat or swing because they look comfortable. Providers reason the baby will wake up if moved, but CCLD considers any non-crib sleep surface an immediate safety risk. Inspectors document the exact location and how long the infant appeared to have been sleeping there.
- Not having enough cribs available for all infants enrolled. When two babies fall asleep at the same time and there's only one open crib, one baby stays in an unsafe spot. Inspectors count cribs against enrollment and cite the gap.
- Staff not recognizing early sleep cues during feeding. An infant who falls asleep mid-bottle and stays reclined in a staff member's arms or a feeding chair is technically not in a crib. Inspectors note this as a failure to transfer 'as soon as possible.'
- Assuming supervised sleep outside a crib is acceptable. Some providers believe that watching an infant sleep in a bouncer makes it safe. CCLD's standard is location-based, not supervision-based. The infant must be in the crib, period.
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 |
|---|---|
| Shasta | 1 |
| Alameda | 1 |
| Ventura | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | 1 |
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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Public record
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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.