Violation

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

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type B, generalAffects Family Child Care Homes17 facilities cited in the last 90 days

ℹ️ Educational reference based on public CCLD inspection records. Not legal or compliance advice. Verify requirements with official sources. Full disclaimer →

Regulation text

What California Code § 102417(m)(3) actually says

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.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

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.

By the numbers

17^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
10^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
41^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady
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17 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Parent Liability Affidavit

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

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

What to avoid

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.

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.

Regional citations for Parent Liability Affidavit, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Sacramento	4	--	--
Riverside	3	--	--
Los Angeles	3	--	--
Orange	1	--	--
Sutter	1	--	--
ALAMEDA	1	--	--
Monterey	1	--	--
San Diego	1	--	--
Santa Clara	1	--	--
San Bernardino	1	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-07Updated weekly

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the Parent Liability Affidavit?

California regulation 102417(m)(3) requires every family child care home to keep a signed affidavit from each enrolled child's parent confirming they were informed about the home's liability insurance or bond status. This isn't a generic waiver or release form. It's a specific document stating the parent knows whether your home carries liability coverage. Missing this single page in a child's file is one of the easiest citations for inspectors to write, because they check enrollment folders at random and the form either exists or it doesn't.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 14 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 8 California counties. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,857 inspected facilities. Los Angeles leads with 3 citations, followed by San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, and Monterey with 2 each. While the overall rate is low, this is a paperwork citation that's entirely preventable with a solid enrollment checklist.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull child files at random and look for the liability affidavit with a parent signature. They check whether the document specifically states the parent was informed about your insurance or bond status. A generic liability waiver won't pass. They also verify dates on the affidavit match the current enrollment period, so a re-enrolling family needs a fresh signature. If the form is missing, unsigned, or uses incorrect language, the inspector documents it on the spot.

How can I prevent this citation?

Add the liability affidavit to your standard enrollment packet so parents sign it on day one, before the child attends. Use the exact language required by 102417(m)(3), not a general release form. During quarterly file audits, check every folder for this specific document. If a family leaves and re-enrolls, get a new signed affidavit with current dates. This takes five minutes per family and eliminates the risk entirely.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Get the missing affidavits signed immediately. Contact each parent whose file is incomplete and have them sign the correct form with today's date. Update your enrollment packet template to include the affidavit if it's missing. Document your correction by noting the date each form was obtained, then submit your plan of correction showing the systemic fix. 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 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.

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