California Code § 102425(c): Infant Sleep Plans

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes

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What Is California Code § 102425(c): Infant Sleep Plans?

California Code § 102425(c)

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility.

💬What Providers Tell Us

Based on community experience — not official guidance

Inspectors pull infant files first during unannounced visits. They'll count the babies in the room, then check for a matching LIC 9227 for each one. If you enrolled a new infant last week and haven't completed the form yet, that's a citation on the spot. Fill out the sleep plan during your intake meeting with parents, before the child's first day. Inspectors also look for plans that actually reflect the individual child, not a generic copy-paste. If three babies all have identical sleep plans, expect questions.

facilities cited (last 90 days)

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Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

37 facilities (was 39)2 facilities

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

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

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What Other Providers Do for Infant Sleep Plans

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

✓ Common Practices

Complete Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for each baby up to 12 months
Include the completed form in the infant's file at your facility
Document safe sleep practices specific to each child
Update plans as infants grow and develop
Coordinate with parents on sleep preferences and medical needs

❌ Common Mistakes

Using one generic safe sleep policy instead of individual LIC 9227 forms for each infant. Providers assume a posted safe sleep policy covers the requirement, but CCLD wants a completed form per child in each infant's file.
Completing the sleep plan after the infant starts care instead of before. Licensing looks at enrollment dates versus form dates, and a gap between them gets documented as a deficiency.
Forgetting to update sleep plans when infants hit developmental milestones. A plan written at 3 months that still says 'no rolling' for a 10-month-old shows the provider isn't maintaining records.
Not including parent-specific preferences on the form. Leaving sections blank or writing 'N/A' signals to inspectors that you didn't actually consult with the family.

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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 are Infant Sleep Plans?

California regulation 102425(c) requires every infant under 12 months in your care to have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) on file at your facility. This isn't a general safe sleep policy posted on the wall. It's a per-child form that documents each baby's specific sleep needs, parent preferences, and any medical considerations. Without one for every infant currently enrolled, you're out of compliance the moment an inspector pulls your files.

How common is the Infant Sleep Plans citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 37 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 14 California counties. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,081 inspected facilities receiving this citation. Los Angeles leads with 12 citations, followed by San Diego and Riverside with 5 each. San Bernardino and San Mateo round out the top five with 3 citations apiece. While the overall rate is low, it's a straightforward paperwork check that catches providers off guard during unannounced visits.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors count the infants in the room, then pull each baby's file looking for a matching LIC 9227 form. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the most common trigger is a recently enrolled infant whose sleep plan hasn't been completed yet. Inspectors also flag forms that look identical across multiple children, since that signals you didn't actually consult with each family. Blank sections or 'N/A' entries where parent preferences should be documented get written up as incomplete compliance.

How can I prevent this citation?

Complete the LIC 9227 during your intake meeting with parents, before the child's first day in care. Build it into your enrollment checklist so no infant starts without one on file. Review and update each plan when a baby hits a new developmental milestone, like rolling over or pulling up. Keep all sleep plans in the infant room where inspectors can access them immediately, not filed away in an office binder.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Complete the missing or deficient LIC 9227 forms immediately for every infant currently in care. Schedule a sit-down with each family to fill in parent preferences and medical details you may have skipped. Set a calendar reminder to review plans monthly so they reflect each child's current developmental stage. Document your corrections and keep copies for your Plan of Correction response. 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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