California Code § 102425(j)(1): 15-Minute Infant Checks
What Is California Code § 102425(j)(1): 15-Minute Infant Checks?
California Code § 102425(j)(1)
The provider shall physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes.
💡Insider's Tips
The 15-minute check isn't just peeking through a doorway. Inspectors expect you to be close enough to observe the infant's skin color and breathing pattern. During licensing visits, they time the gap between your checks, so if you're chatting with a parent at the front door for 20 minutes while infants sleep in the back room, that's a citation. Some inspectors will sit quietly in the infant area and watch whether staff actually approach each crib or just do a quick scan from across the room. Assign one specific person per shift to infant sleep checks and use a timer on your phone so nothing slips.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid 15-Minute Infant Checks Citations
✓ Prevention Checklist
❌ Common Mistakes
- Doing visual checks from the doorway instead of approaching each crib individually. Inspectors define 'physically check' as being close enough to observe breathing and skin color, not a glance from six feet away.
- Relying on audio or video monitors as a substitute for in-person checks. Technology supplements the 15-minute physical checks but never replaces them. Inspectors cite providers who reference camera feeds instead of performing hands-on rounds.
- Letting the 15-minute interval slide to 18 or 20 minutes during busy transitions like pickup time. Inspectors know transition periods are when checks get skipped, and they specifically observe during these windows.
- Failing to check infants who fall asleep outside of scheduled nap time. The regulation applies whenever any infant is sleeping, not just during designated nap periods. An infant who dozes off in a bouncer still requires documented 15-minute checks.
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.
Los Angeles County
San Joaquin County
Riverside County
Santa Barbara County
Glenn County
Orange County
Solano County
Alameda County
San Diego County
San Mateo County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
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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.