California Code § 102425(j)(2)(D): Infant Sleep Check Logs

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes

What Is California Code § 102425(j)(2)(D): Infant Sleep Check Logs?

California Code § 102425(j)(2)(D)

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant's file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: a. Date. b. Infant's name. c. Time of each 15-minute check.

💡Insider's Tips

Inspectors check infant sleep documentation by pulling files and looking for gaps. They count the 15-minute intervals and match them against attendance records. If an infant was present from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and your log only shows three checks, they'll flag it. The most common trigger is during nap transitions when staff are busy with wake-ups and forget to log the last check. Use a pre-printed sheet with time slots so staff just initial each box. Inspectors treat missing documentation the same as missing checks, so if you did the check but didn't write it down, you still get cited.

facilities cited recently

That's 1 in 1667 facilities

counties affected

most common citation

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Decreasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

24 facilities (was 31)7 facilities

Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026

How to Avoid Infant Sleep Check Logs Citations

✓ Prevention Checklist

Maintain proper fall zones around all elevated play equipment
Use appropriate cushioning materials (sand, wood chips, rubber mats)
Ensure adequate depth and coverage of cushioning materials
Keep fall zones clear of debris and foreign objects
Regularly replenish and maintain fall surface materials

❌ Common Mistakes

Logging checks in round numbers (1:00, 1:15, 1:30) that look fabricated. Inspectors know real checks don't land on perfect 15-minute marks. Actual times like 1:02, 1:18, 1:31 are more credible and show the checks actually happened.
Missing the infant's name on the sleep check form when multiple infants nap at the same time. Providers use one sheet for the room but forget to list which infant each row tracks. Inspectors need to match each check to a specific child's file.
Stopping documentation when an infant wakes up but falls back asleep. If the baby stirs at 1:45 and is back asleep by 1:50, you still need to continue 15-minute checks until they're fully up and out of the crib.
Not including the date on sleep check logs. Undated forms can't be matched to a specific day, and inspectors will treat them as missing documentation for every day they can't verify.

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.

Solano County

4 citations

Santa Clara County

4 citations

San Mateo County

2 citations

Los Angeles County

2 citations

Napa County

1 citations

Glenn County

1 citations

Orange County

1 citations

Tehama County

1 citations

Tulare County

1 citations

Alameda County

1 citations

Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026

See California Code § 102425(j)(2)(D): Infant Sleep Check Logs Citations in Your County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Infant Sleep Check Logs?

California Code 102425(j)(2)(D) requires you to maintain written documentation of every 15-minute infant sleep check, including the date, the infant's name, and the exact time of each check. These logs must be kept in each infant's file and be available for CCLD review at any time. This regulation exists because consistent, documented monitoring is the primary defense against sleep-related incidents in childcare settings.

How common is the Infant Sleep Check Logs citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of February 08, 2026, 18 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 10 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 2,222 inspected facilities. Santa Clara, Solano, and Los Angeles each had 3 cited facilities, followed by San Bernardino and San Mateo with 2 each. Documentation gaps during nap transitions are the most common trigger, especially when staff are busy managing wake-ups and forget to log the final checks.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull infant files and count the 15-minute intervals against attendance records. If an infant was present from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, they expect to see roughly 10 check entries. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, gaps during nap transitions get flagged most often since staff get busy with wake-ups and skip the last log entry. Inspectors also look for suspiciously round times like 1:00, 1:15, 1:30, which suggest the form was filled in after the fact rather than in real time.

How can I prevent this citation?

Use pre-printed sleep check sheets with time slots so staff just initial each box as they do the check. Make sure every sheet includes a date field and a row for each infant's name. Train staff to log actual times (1:02, 1:18) rather than rounding to the nearest 15 minutes. If an infant wakes briefly and falls back asleep, continue the 15-minute checks and document until the child is fully up and out of the crib.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Start by implementing a standardized sleep check form immediately if you don't have one. Retrain all staff on documentation requirements, focusing on the specific gap the inspector identified. Create a plan of correction showing your new form template, the staff training date, and how you'll audit logs weekly going forward. Keep completed logs on file for at least one year. 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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