Violation
California Code § 101223(a)(2)Safe Accommodations
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 § 101223(a)(2) actually says
California Code § 101223(a)(2)
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors don't just glance around the room. They sit in the small chairs, wiggle the table legs, and run their hands along shelf edges looking for splinters or sharp spots. During unannounced visits, they check whether broken items from a previous visit got fixed or just pushed to a corner. A cracked plastic chair or a crib with a missing screw gets documented every time. Verbal warnings usually happen for minor wear like scuffed paint, but anything a child could cut themselves on or that could collapse goes straight to a written deficiency. Keep a dated repair log with photos to show you caught it first.
By the numbers
- 35*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 15*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 20*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+10 facilities
That is 1 in 2500 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.
35 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 Accommodations
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Pushing broken toys or furniture to the side of the room instead of removing them entirely. Providers plan to fix items later but forget, and inspectors document anything damaged that remains accessible to children.
- Using hand-me-down furniture or equipment without checking current CPSC recall lists. A donated crib or highchair may have been recalled years ago, and inspectors cross-reference model numbers during visits.
- Providing only one size of chairs and tables for a mixed-age group. A room full of preschool-sized furniture fails the 'meet individual needs' standard when you also serve toddlers who need smaller, more stable seating.
- Relying on duct tape or zip ties as permanent repairs. Inspectors see taped chair legs or zip-tied gate latches as evidence of deferred maintenance, not a quick fix, and they write it up as equipment not in safe working condition.
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 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10 |
| San Diego | 6 |
| Orange | 4 |
| Riverside | 2 |
| Sacramento | 2 |
| LOS ANGELES | 2 |
| Butte | 1 |
| Glenn | 1 |
| Fresno | 1 |
| Solano | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Further reading
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Public record
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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.