California Code § 102417(m)(3): Parent Liability Affidavit

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes

What Is California Code § 102417(m)(3): Parent Liability Affidavit?

California Code § 102417(m)(3)

A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state.

💡Insider's Tips

Inspectors check for the liability insurance affidavit in every enrolled child's file. They pull files randomly and look for the parent signature confirming they were told the home doesn't carry liability insurance or a bond. This is one of those paperwork citations that catches providers off guard because it feels like a formality, but missing signatures are easy write-ups. Include this affidavit in your enrollment packet so parents sign it on day one. Inspectors in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties are citing this frequently right now. If you do carry liability insurance, you still need the affidavit on file, just with the appropriate information reflecting your coverage status.

facilities cited recently

That's 1 in 2500 facilities

counties affected

most common citation

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Decreasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

15 facilities (was 21)6 facilities

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

How to Avoid Parent Liability Affidavit Citations

✓ Prevention Checklist

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Receive certification before giving medications
Keep training current with renewal requirements
Document training completion

❌ Common Mistakes

Not having the affidavit in every child's file because it was accidentally left out of the enrollment packet. Providers with solid enrollment processes sometimes miss this one form because it feels less important than emergency contacts or medical records. Inspectors check for it specifically.
Using a generic waiver or release form instead of the specific affidavit language required by this regulation. The document must state that the parent has been informed about the home's liability insurance status. A general liability waiver doesn't satisfy this requirement.
Failing to get a new affidavit when a child re-enrolls after a break. If a family leaves and comes back, you need a fresh signature. Inspectors check dates on the affidavit against the current enrollment period.
Assuming that carrying liability insurance means you don't need the affidavit. The regulation requires the parent be informed of your insurance status either way. The affidavit documents that the conversation happened, regardless of whether you carry coverage or not.

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.

Monterey County

2 citations

Riverside County

2 citations

Los Angeles County

2 citations

Contra Costa County

2 citations

San Bernardino County

2 citations

Sutter County

1 citations

Tehama County

1 citations

Mendocino County

1 citations

San Diego County

1 citations

Sacramento County

1 citations

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

See California Code § 102417(m)(3): Parent Liability Affidavit Citations in Your County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parent Liability Affidavit?

California Code 102417(m)(3) requires you to keep a signed affidavit from every enrolled child's parent confirming they've been told whether your family child care home carries liability insurance or a bond. This isn't a general waiver or release form. It's a specific document stating the parent received information about your insurance status. Missing this one form in a child's file is an easy write-up during any routine inspection.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of February 08, 2026, 17 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 9 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 2,353 inspected facilities. Los Angeles leads with 5 citations, followed by San Bernardino with 3 and Contra Costa with 2. While the overall rate is low, this citation clusters in counties where licensing analysts actively check enrollment paperwork file by file.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull enrolled children's files at random and look for the signed affidavit specifically. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they check that each document includes the parent's signature and states whether the home carries liability insurance or a bond. Generic liability waivers or release forms don't count. They also verify dates match the current enrollment period, so re-enrolled children need fresh signatures. If even one file is missing the affidavit, inspectors document the deficiency.

How can I prevent this citation?

Add the liability affidavit to your standard enrollment packet so parents sign it on day one alongside emergency contacts and medical forms. Audit every active file quarterly to catch gaps, especially for children who left and re-enrolled. Even if you carry liability insurance, you still need the affidavit reflecting your coverage status. Keep blank copies in your office so you can get a signature the same day you notice one missing.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Collect signed affidavits from every parent missing one immediately. Use the exact language required by the regulation, not a generic waiver. Update your enrollment packet to include the affidavit as a required document going forward, and note the correction date on each new form. Submit your plan of correction showing all files are now complete. 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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