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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.

Type A, seriousAffects Child Care Centers35 facilities cited in the last 90 days
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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

That is 1 in 2500 facilities CCLD inspected.

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

15*CCLD
counties where this citation appeared

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

20*CCLD
rank among most-common citations

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

Trajectory
More citations than the prior period
+10 facilities

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.

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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.

Regional citations for Safe Accommodations, last 90 days
CountyCitations
Los Angeles10
San Diego6
Orange4
Riverside2
Sacramento2
LOS ANGELES2
Butte1
Glenn1
Fresno1
Solano1

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*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.

What is Safe Accommodations?
California Code 101223(a)(2) establishes every child's right to safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment that meet their individual needs. This goes beyond basic safety. Equipment must actually work, fit the children using it, and be appropriate for their developmental stage. For your facility, this means a mixed-age room needs multiple sizes of furniture, and anything broken or recalled must be removed entirely, not pushed to a corner.
How common is this citation?
According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 28 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 12 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 1,429 inspected facilities. Los Angeles County leads with 8 citations, followed by San Diego with 5 and Orange County with 4. Southern California accounts for the large majority of enforcement activity on this regulation.
What triggers this citation during an inspection?
Inspectors physically test your equipment. They sit in small chairs, wiggle table legs, run their hands along shelf edges checking for splinters, and look for sharp spots or exposed screws. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, broken items that were documented on a previous visit and haven't been fixed generate immediate citations. They also cross-reference cribs and highchairs against CPSC recall lists. Duct tape or zip ties used as permanent repairs signal deferred maintenance and get written up as equipment not in safe working condition.
How can I prevent this citation?
Do a weekly walk-through where you physically test every piece of furniture and equipment children use. Sit in the chairs, shake the tables, check shelf edges. Remove anything broken immediately rather than pushing it aside for later. Check the CPSC recall database quarterly for any donated or secondhand equipment. Keep a dated repair log with photos to show inspectors you catch issues proactively. This walk-through takes about 15 minutes per week.
What should I do if I receive this citation?
Remove or replace the cited item immediately. If it's repairable, fix it completely, not with tape or temporary measures. Take dated photos of the replacement or repair. Start the weekly equipment walk-through if you don't already do one, and begin a repair log showing the date each issue was identified and resolved. Check all remaining furniture and equipment against current CPSC recall lists before your next visit. 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.