Violation
California Code § 102417(d)Safe Toys and Play Materials
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 102417(d) actually says
California Code § 102417(d)
The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors do a visual sweep of every room children use, and they get on their knees to see things at kid height. They're looking for broken toys with sharp edges, small parts that could be choking hazards, and equipment that doesn't match the age group in the room. The write-up usually happens when they find a toy bin with infant toys mixed into a toddler room, or outdoor equipment with rust, splinters, or missing hardware. Do a weekly "inspector eyes" walkthrough yourself and pull anything you wouldn't want documented in a photo.
By the numbers
- 10*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 6*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 74*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+6 facilities
That is 1 in 10000 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
10 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Safe Toys and Play Materials
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Keeping donated toys without inspecting them first. Parents drop off bags of toys and providers put them straight into rotation. Inspectors document any toy with missing parts, peeling paint, or age-inappropriate small pieces as unsafe materials.
- Forgetting to check outdoor play equipment after weather exposure. Sun, rain, and temperature swings crack plastic and loosen bolts. Inspectors test equipment stability by pushing and pulling on it, and a wobbly climber gets written up immediately.
- Using household items as play materials without evaluating safety. Things like real kitchen utensils, adult scissors, or craft supplies with toxic materials end up in play areas. Inspectors flag anything not designed or safe for the age group present.
- Not rotating toys for the specific age group currently in care. A family child care home might have infants in the morning and school-agers in the afternoon, but the same toys stay out. Small toy parts accessible to infants is one of the fastest paths to a citation.
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.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Riverside | 4 |
| Merced | 2 |
| Tehama | 1 |
| Santa Cruz | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Santa Clara | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 102417(d)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
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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.