California Code § 1596.8662(b)(1): Mandated Reporter Training

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes

What Is California Code § 1596.8662(b)(1): Mandated Reporter Training?

California Code § 1596.8662(b)(1)

On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

💡Insider's Tips

Inspectors pull personnel files and check training dates against a two-year clock that starts from each person's last completion date, not from a single facility-wide deadline. They do this during routine visits, not just complaints. The write-up happens when your file shows an expired certificate, even by one day. Build a simple tracking sheet with each employee's name, completion date, and renewal deadline, then set alerts 60 days out so you have time to schedule and complete the online course before anyone lapses.

188

facilities cited recently

That's 1 in 222 facilities

counties affected

most common citation

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Decreasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

188 facilities (was 289)101 facilities

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

How to Avoid Mandated Reporter Training Citations

✓ Prevention Checklist

Complete initial mandated reporter training as required
Renew mandated reporter training every two years after initial completion
Training applies to all licensed providers, administrators, and employees
Maintain documentation of completed training and renewal dates

❌ Common Mistakes

Assuming all staff renew on the same date. Each employee's two-year cycle starts from their individual completion date, so renewal deadlines are staggered. Inspectors check each file separately and will cite every expired certificate they find.
Keeping training certificates in a shared folder nobody checks. Providers finish the training, email the PDF, and forget about it. When the inspector asks for proof, you're scrambling through inboxes instead of handing over an organized personnel file.
Confusing general child abuse awareness workshops with the specific mandated reporter training required by CDSS. The state requires completion of the training provided under Section 11165.7 of the Penal Code, and a general workshop on recognizing abuse signs does not satisfy that requirement.
Forgetting that new hires trigger an immediate training obligation. Providers sometimes wait until the next 'batch' training session. Inspectors check hire dates against training completion dates and will cite the gap.

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

48 citations

San Diego County

16 citations

Ventura County

13 citations

Santa Clara County

12 citations

San Bernardino County

12 citations

Sacramento County

10 citations

Santa Barbara County

9 citations

Orange County

6 citations

Riverside County

6 citations

Solano County

5 citations

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

See California Code § 1596.8662(b)(1): Mandated Reporter Training Citations in Your County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mandated Reporter Training?

Mandated Reporter Training is the state-required course that teaches childcare staff how to recognize and report suspected child abuse and neglect. Unlike general child safety workshops, this specific training must follow the curriculum outlined under Penal Code Section 11165.7 and is required for every licensed provider, administrator, and employee. Completing this training is a condition of your employment in any licensed childcare facility in California.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of February 08, 2026, 211 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 33 California counties. That works out to roughly 1 in 190 inspected facilities receiving this citation. Los Angeles leads with 53 citations, followed by San Bernardino (19), Riverside (16), San Diego (16), and Ventura (14). This is one of the most frequently cited staff documentation violations statewide.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull individual personnel files and check each employee's mandated reporter training certificate against a two-year renewal clock. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the write-up happens when any single certificate is expired, even by one day. Inspectors also verify the training is the specific CDSS-approved mandated reporter course, not a general child abuse awareness workshop. Every expired or missing certificate in your files becomes a separate documentation finding.

How can I prevent this citation?

Build a tracking spreadsheet listing each employee's name, last completion date, and two-year renewal deadline. Set calendar alerts 60 days before each person's expiration so you have time to schedule and complete the online course. Remember that each employee's clock starts from their individual completion date, not a facility-wide renewal date. For new hires, assign the training during their first week and file the certificate immediately.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Have the cited employees complete the approved mandated reporter training immediately through the CDSS online portal. File the new certificates in each person's personnel file and note the new two-year renewal dates. Update your tracking system so this doesn't repeat. Submit your plan of correction showing completion dates and your new tracking process. 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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