California Code § 102419(d)(1): Parent Rights Notice

📋Type A Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes

What Is California Code § 102419(d)(1): Parent Rights Notice?

California Code § 102419(d)(1)

The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

💡Insider's Tips

Inspectors look for the signed LIC 995A in every child's file, and they don't just check one or two files. During a full review, they'll pull five to ten files at random and flip straight to the admission paperwork. The form needs both a parent signature and a date at the bottom. If the signature line is blank or the date is missing, that's a citation per file, not a single write-up. Inspectors also check that parents received the LIC 995E and LIC 9212 forms. Keep a checklist stapled to the inside of each child's folder so you can verify completeness at enrollment before the file goes into your cabinet.

facilities cited recently

That's 1 in 3333 facilities

counties affected

most common citation

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Decreasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

14 facilities (was 22)8 facilities

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

How to Avoid Parent Rights Notice Citations

✓ Prevention Checklist

Maintain room temperature between 68-82°F in areas used by children
Monitor temperature regularly using reliable thermometers
Adjust heating and cooling systems to maintain proper temperature
Ensure adequate ventilation while maintaining temperature control
Document temperature readings if required by licensing

❌ Common Mistakes

Having the parent sign the top acknowledgment section but missing the signature on the bottom portion of LIC 995A. Providers rush through enrollment paperwork and skip the detachable section. Inspectors specifically check the bottom portion because that's what the regulation requires to remain in the file.
Filing the complete LIC 995A without separating the bottom portion for the child's record. The regulation requires the signed bottom portion kept in the child's file as proof of notification. Providers keep the whole form together and can't produce the specific proof section during inspection.
Using outdated versions of LIC 995A, 995E, or 9212 forms. Providers print forms once and reuse them for years. Inspectors check form revision dates, and using an older version means parents didn't receive current rights information.
Failing to have the parent date their signature on the form. A signature without a date doesn't prove when the parent was notified, and inspectors document undated signatures as incomplete compliance.
Not providing copies of both the LIC 995E (Caregiver Background Check Process) and LIC 9212 (Consumer Awareness Information) alongside the 995A. Providers give parents the main form but forget the companion documents. Inspectors ask parents during interviews if they received all three.

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.

Los Angeles County

3 citations

Solano County

2 citations

Tulare County

2 citations

Colusa County

1 citations

Tehama County

1 citations

Riverside County

1 citations

San Mateo County

1 citations

Sacramento County

1 citations

Contra Costa County

1 citations

San Bernardino County

1 citations

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

See California Code § 102419(d)(1): Parent Rights Notice Citations in Your County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parent Rights Notice?

California Code 102419(d)(1) requires you to have each parent sign and date the bottom portion of the LIC 995A form, confirming they received and read their rights, the Caregiver Background Check Process (LIC 995E), and Consumer Awareness Information (LIC 9212). The critical detail is that the signed bottom portion must be separated and kept in the child's file as proof of notification. For your facility, this means every enrollment packet needs three specific forms and a detachable signature section filed correctly.

How common is the Parent Rights Notice citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of February 08, 2026, 20 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 12 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 2,000 inspected facilities. San Bernardino leads with 4 citations, followed by San Diego with 3, and Orange, Los Angeles, and Tulare with 2 each. Because inspectors pull multiple files per visit, a single missing form can generate multiple citations at once.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull five to ten child files at random during a full review and flip directly to the admission paperwork. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the most common finding is a missing signature or missing date on the bottom portion of the LIC 995A. They also check that the bottom section was actually separated and filed, not left attached to the full form. Using outdated form versions is another trigger because inspectors verify revision dates printed on each document.

How can I prevent this citation?

Create an enrollment checklist that you staple to the inside front cover of every child's folder listing each required form and signature. Complete all paperwork during the enrollment meeting, not after. Pre-separate the bottom portion of the LIC 995A so parents sign it as a standalone sheet that goes straight into the file. Check the CDSS website quarterly for updated form versions and replace your stock immediately when new revisions are posted.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Pull every active child file and audit each one for a signed, dated LIC 995A bottom portion plus copies of the LIC 995E and LIC 9212. Contact parents immediately for any file that's missing signatures or documents, and schedule in-person signing appointments within the week. Document your corrected files with a completion log showing each child's name and the date paperwork was completed. 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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