Violation
California Code § 102417(g)(4)Hazardous Material Storage
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(g)(4) actually says
California Code § 102417(g)(4)
Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors don't just glance at your cabinets. They open them, test the locks, and get down to a child's eye level to check accessibility. In family child care homes, the kitchen and bathroom are the two areas that generate the most citations because providers treat them like personal spaces rather than licensed care environments. San Diego County leads citations here because inspectors actively test every latch during walkthroughs. A high shelf doesn't count as inaccessible if a child can climb a chair to reach it. Install actual child-proof locks on every cabinet containing anything toxic, and remember that a purse on a counter with medication inside counts as an accessible hazard. The difference between a warning and a write-up usually comes down to whether the item poses immediate danger: unlocked bleach under the sink is an immediate citation, while a bottle of hand soap on the counter might get a verbal reminder.
By the numbers
- 55*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 21*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 8*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+23 facilities
That is 1 in 1667 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.
55 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 Hazardous Material Storage
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Storing cleaning supplies under the kitchen or bathroom sink with no lock, relying on child-resistant caps as the safety measure. Child-resistant does not mean childproof, and CCLD requires that hazardous items be inaccessible, not just difficult to open. Inspectors cite this every time.
- Leaving personal medications in a purse, backpack, or lunchbox within children's reach. Providers forget that their own belongings count as accessible storage. An inspector who spots a purse on a hook at child height will check inside for medication, and finding any results in a citation.
- Assuming that 'out of reach' means the same thing as 'inaccessible.' A shelf above the washer might seem high enough, but if a child can climb the laundry basket to reach it, it fails the accessibility test. Inspectors evaluate access from a child's perspective, including what furniture or objects could be used as stepping stools.
- Forgetting to secure items in transitional spaces like the garage, laundry room, or backyard shed. Providers focus on childproofing the main care areas but leave pesticides, paint, or tools accessible in spaces children pass through during outdoor play or transitions.
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 | 9 |
| Santa Barbara | 7 |
| Santa Clara | 4 |
| Kern | 3 |
| Ventura | 3 |
| San Diego | 3 |
| Sacramento | 3 |
| Los Angeles | 3 |
| San Bernardino | 3 |
| Tulare | 2 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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Public record
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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.