California Code § 101427(c): Infant Feeding Plans

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers

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What Is California Code § 101427(c): Infant Feeding Plans?

California Code § 101427(c)

The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan.

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Every infant in your care needs a written feeding plan from the parent, and inspectors compare what's on the plan to what's actually happening during their visit. They'll watch a feeding in progress and then check the child's file. If the plan says breast milk only and they see formula, that's a write-up. Update feeding plans monthly or whenever a parent reports changes since infants' needs shift fast. Keep plans posted near the feeding area (with names redacted from public view) so every staff member follows them, not just the primary caregiver.

facilities cited (last 90 days)

That's 1 in 100 facilities

counties affected

147

most common citation

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New Violation

First citations in past 90 days

Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data as of Mar 19, 2026. Updated weekly.

2 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days.

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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.

Napa County

1 citations

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Placer County

1 citations

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Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 3/19/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Individual Infant Feeding Plan Requirement?

California Code 101427(c) requires that every infant in your care be fed according to their own written, individualized feeding plan. This means each child's specific milk type, formula brand, solid food introductions, allergies, and feeding schedule must be documented and followed exactly as the parent authorized. In practice, this affects every feeding throughout the day because inspectors compare what's written in the plan to what's actually happening in real time.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 2 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 2 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 20,000 inspected facilities. Napa and Placer counties each had one facility cited. The low number doesn't mean inspectors skip this. Infant care programs receive close scrutiny, and inspectors often observe feedings in progress before checking the written plan in the child's file.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors watch a feeding in progress, then pull the child's file to compare. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they document discrepancies between the written plan and actual practice: formula when the plan says breast milk, solids when the plan says liquids only, or a brand substitution the parent never authorized. They also check whether staff reference the plan during feedings or rely on memory. A plan that exists in a binder nobody opens is treated the same as no plan at all.

How can I prevent this citation?

Post each infant's feeding plan near the feeding station where caregivers can reference it during every feeding (redact names from public view). Update plans monthly or whenever a parent reports changes, and get the update in writing before implementing it. Keep backup supplies of each infant's specified formula or milk so you never need to substitute. Train all staff, not just the primary caregiver, on each child's current plan.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Review and update every infant's feeding plan with current parent input within 48 hours. Collect fresh written authorizations for any food items, formula brands, or schedules that changed since the last signed plan. Post updated plans at the feeding station and brief all caregiving staff. Document each correction with the parent's dated signature. Submit your Plan of Correction showing the systemic fix, not just the one child flagged. For complex situations, consider consulting a licensed childcare compliance specialist.

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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.

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