Violation

California Code § 102425(i)Sleeping Infant Transfer

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type B, generalAffects Family Child Care Homes4 facilities cited in the last 90 days

ℹ️ Educational reference based on public CCLD inspection records. Not legal or compliance advice. Verify requirements with official sources. Full disclaimer →

Regulation text

What California Code § 102425(i) actually says

California Code § 102425(i)

If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Inspectors pay close attention to where infants are sleeping during visits. If they see a baby asleep in a swing, car seat, bouncer, or on a couch, they check how long staff have known the baby was asleep. The regulation says 'as soon as possible,' and inspectors interpret that as immediately, not after finishing a diaper change on another child, not after the current activity wraps up. Train every staff member that a sleeping infant outside a crib or play yard is a priority transfer. Inspectors also check your safe sleep policy to see if this specific scenario is addressed. The 8 facilities cited in the past 90 days across 7 counties show this gets enforced everywhere, not just in metro areas.

By the numbers

4^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
4^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
61^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Fewer citations than the prior period
5 facilities

4 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Sleeping Infant Transfer

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

Common practices

Maintain required staff-to-child ratios during all outdoor activities
Position staff strategically to supervise all outdoor play areas
Ensure supervising staff can see and hear all children in their care
Adjust supervision based on activities and potential hazards
Have procedures for maintaining supervision during outdoor emergencies

What to avoid

Letting an infant finish a 'good nap' in a swing or car seat because moving them might wake them up. Providers worry about disrupting sleep, but CCLD considers any delay in transferring a sleeping infant to a crib or play yard a safe sleep violation. Inspectors document the infant's location and ask staff how long the baby has been asleep there.
Not noticing that an infant fell asleep during tummy time or while being held. In busy rooms, a quiet infant can go unnoticed for several minutes. Inspectors look for awareness, staff should be scanning for sleeping infants continuously, not discovering them during routine checks.
Assuming a play yard with soft bedding or blankets is an acceptable sleep surface. Moving the infant to a play yard meets one part of the requirement, but if the play yard contains loose bedding, stuffed animals, or bumper pads, you've created a different safe sleep violation in the process.
Waiting for a specific staff member (like 'the infant teacher') to move the baby. Any qualified staff member present should transfer the infant immediately. Inspectors note delays caused by staff deferring to someone who isn't currently available.

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.

Regional citations for Sleeping Infant Transfer, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Modoc	1	--	--
Colusa	1	--	--
Riverside	1	--	--
Santa Clara	1	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-05Updated weekly

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the Sleeping Infant Transfer Requirement?

California regulation 102425(i) requires that if an infant falls asleep anywhere other than a crib or play yard, staff must move them to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This applies to infants who doze off in swings, car seats, bouncers, on mats, or while being held. "As soon as possible" is interpreted strictly by inspectors, meaning immediately, not after finishing another task or waiting for a specific staff member to become available.

How common is the sleeping infant transfer citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 8 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 7 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 5,000 inspected facilities. Kern County leads with 2 citations, followed by one each in Modoc, Colusa, Sacramento, San Diego, and two other counties. The spread across both urban and rural counties (including Modoc and Colusa) confirms this gets enforced everywhere, not just in metro areas.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors look for any infant sleeping outside a crib or play yard, then ask staff how long the baby has been asleep there. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they document the infant's exact location (swing, car seat, bouncer) and note whether staff appeared aware the infant was sleeping. If a baby fell asleep during tummy time or while being held, inspectors check whether staff noticed. Any delay in transferring, even waiting for "the infant teacher" to come back, gets documented as noncompliance.

How can I prevent this citation?

Train every staff member that a sleeping infant outside a crib is a priority transfer, regardless of who is "assigned" to that child. Build continuous scanning into your routine so sleeping infants get noticed within seconds. Keep cribs clear and ready for immediate use at all times. During activities like tummy time or feeding, watch for drowsy cues and move the infant before they fall fully asleep. Post the rule near swings and bouncers as a visual reminder.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Update your safe sleep policy to explicitly address this scenario and have all staff sign the revised version. Designate "sleeping infant" as a code word that any staff member can call out, triggering an immediate transfer by whoever is closest. Practice the transfer process during your next staff meeting so it becomes automatic. Document your policy change and training for your Plan of Correction. 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 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.

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