California Code § 101419.2(b)(2): Infant Sleeping Plan

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers
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What Is California Code § 101419.2(b)(2): Infant Sleeping Plan?

California Code § 101419.2(b)(2)

Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

💬What Providers Tell Us

Based on community experience — not official guidance

Every infant under 12 months needs a completed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file before their first nap in your care. Inspectors pull infant enrollment files and cross-check them against the sleeping plan binder. The form they're looking for is specifically the LIC 9227 revised 3/20. If you're using an older version or a homemade substitute, that gets documented as noncompliant. Fill it out with the parent during enrollment, not after. Inspectors in Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, and Santa Clara counties all cited facilities for this in the past 90 days. Keep completed forms in one binder near the infant sleep area so staff can reference them quickly during nap transitions.

4
facilities cited (last 90 days)
That's 1 in 10000 facilities
4
counties affected
118
most common citation
Stable
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days
4 facilities (was 4)0 facilities

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

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

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What Other Providers Do for Infant Sleeping Plan

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

✓ Common Practices

❌ Common Mistakes

  • Using a generic sleep policy instead of the specific LIC 9227 form. Providers create their own infant sleep questionnaires and assume they satisfy the requirement. Inspectors look for the exact state form number and revision date. Your custom form doesn't count.
  • Completing the form but not updating it as the infant grows. A plan filled out at 3 months old may not reflect changes by 9 months. Inspectors check whether the information matches the child's current age and developmental stage.
  • Having the form on file but not following what it says. If the sleeping plan notes that a particular infant uses a sleep sack, inspectors will check whether that infant actually has one in the crib. The plan and practice must match.
  • Forgetting to get a new LIC 9227 when an infant transfers from another room or re-enrolls after a break. Providers assume the original form carries over, but inspectors treat gaps in enrollment as requiring a fresh plan.

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan Requirement?
California Code Section 101419.2(b)(2) requires every infant up to 12 months of age to have a completed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file. This must be the specific state-issued form (revised 3/20), not a homemade questionnaire or generic sleep policy your program created. The plan documents each infant's individual sleep needs and practices, ensuring staff know exactly how to put that specific child down for naps safely.
How common are infant sleeping plan citations?
According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 4 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 4 California counties. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,000 inspected facilities. Citations were spread evenly across Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, and Santa Clara counties with 1 each. The geographic spread suggests this is a statewide compliance focus, not a regional enforcement pattern.
What triggers an infant sleeping plan citation during an inspection?
Inspectors pull infant enrollment files and cross-check them against your sleeping plan binder. They verify each infant under 12 months has a completed LIC 9227 (revision date 3/20). They also check whether the information on the form matches the child's current age and developmental stage. If a sleeping plan says an infant uses a sleep sack, the inspector will look at that infant's crib to confirm one is there. The plan and actual practice must match.
How can I prevent an infant sleeping plan citation?
Complete the LIC 9227 with the parent during the enrollment meeting, before the infant's first nap in your care. Keep all completed forms in one binder near the infant sleep area so staff can reference them during nap transitions. Review and update each plan monthly as infants grow. When a child re-enrolls after a break or transfers rooms, fill out a fresh form. Check that you're using the current 3/20 revision, not an older version.
What should I do if I receive an infant sleeping plan citation?
Complete a current LIC 9227 for every infant in your care immediately. Contact parents to fill in any information you can't answer yourself, like home sleep preferences. If the citation was for using an outdated form version, download the current LIC 9227 (3/20) from the CDSS website and redo all forms. Update your enrollment checklist to include the sleeping plan as a required document before the infant's first day. 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.