California Code § 101238.2(d)(2): Outdoor Space Safety
What Is California Code § 101238.2(d)(2): Outdoor Space Safety?
California Code § 101238.2(d)(2)
Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
💡Insider's Tips
Inspectors walk the entire outdoor space before they even come inside. They look down at ground level, scan fence lines, and check corners where debris collects. Broken glass from a neighbor's yard, a rusted nail near the fence post, or gopher holes along the perimeter are all things that get written up on the spot. Dry grass is a seasonal trigger. During fire season, inspectors actively look for dead vegetation within your play area and along property edges. The difference between a verbal heads-up and a documented deficiency usually comes down to whether kids are actively using the space. If children are outside playing near the hazard when the inspector arrives, expect a Type A citation.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid Outdoor Space Safety Citations
✓ Prevention Checklist
❌ Common Mistakes
- Only inspecting the main play area and ignoring perimeter zones. Debris, broken glass, and holes tend to accumulate along fence lines and in corners that aren't part of daily play, but inspectors check the entire licensed outdoor footprint.
- Assuming landscaping maintenance handles fire hazards. Your gardener might mow the lawn but skip dry brush along the fence or dead plants in raised beds. CCLD holds you responsible for all vegetation within your outdoor activity space.
- Filling gopher holes or ground depressions with loose dirt that washes away after rain. Inspectors return and find the same hazard reappearing. Use compacted fill or gravel and check after weather events.
- Relying on a morning walkthrough but skipping afternoon checks. Wind blows debris in, kids drag items from other areas, and conditions change throughout the day. Inspectors can arrive at any time and assess what they find in that moment.
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.
Stanislaus County
Fresno County
Merced County
Imperial County
Riverside County
Sacramento County
Santa Clara County
San Bernardino County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
See California Code § 101238.2(d)(2): Outdoor Space Safety Citations in Your County
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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.