Violation

California Code § 102416(c)CPR and First Aid Training

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 Family Child Care Homes86 facilities cited in the last 90 days

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Regulation text

What California Code § 102416(c) actually says

California Code § 102416(c)

The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Inspectors check two things in your personnel files: current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certificates. Not adult CPR, not general first aid. The certificate must specifically say 'pediatric' and must be from a provider recognized by California's Emergency Medical Services Authority. Online-only courses that skip the hands-on skills demonstration usually do not qualify. The Red Cross, American Heart Association, and several local training organizations offer compliant classes. Track every certificate's expiration date and schedule renewals two months early. If an inspector finds even one expired certificate in a personnel file, the facility gets cited. According to California CCLD inspection records, 61 facilities were cited in the past 90 days, with Los Angeles accounting for 21 of them.

By the numbers

86^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
24^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
4^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: More citations than the prior period
+30 facilities

86 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 CPR and First Aid Training

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

Common practices

Licensee must complete pediatric CPR and first aid training
Other personnel 'as specified' must also complete training (check your specific license type)
Training must cover preventive health practices, not just emergency response
Must be PEDIATRIC-specific CPR and first aid (adult training doesn't count)
Keep current certificates in personnel files and track expiration dates

What to avoid

Completing an adult CPR and first aid course instead of the required pediatric-specific training. Providers assume CPR is CPR, but the techniques for infants and children differ from adult protocols, and California requires the pediatric version. Inspectors look at the certificate title and will reject adult-only credentials.
Taking an online-only course that does not include a hands-on skills assessment. California requires demonstrated competency in physical CPR techniques, which means you need an in-person or hybrid class with a live skills check. A fully online certificate often does not meet state requirements.
Tracking only the licensee's certification and forgetting that 'other personnel as specified' also need training. Depending on your license type and staff roles, multiple employees may be required to hold current certificates. Inspectors review all relevant personnel files, not just the owner's.
Letting a certificate lapse by even a few days and assuming you can renew retroactively. There is no grace period. If your certificate expired Tuesday and the inspector visits Wednesday, the citation is written regardless of your renewal class scheduled for Friday.

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 CPR and First Aid Training, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Los Angeles	29	--	--
Riverside	7	--	--
San Diego	6	--	--
Fresno	4	--	--
Orange	4	--	--
San Mateo	4	--	--
Sacramento	3	--	--
San Joaquin	3	--	--
San Bernardino	3	--	--
Kern	2	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-05Updated 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 CPR and First Aid Training?

California requires licensees and specified staff to complete pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training, not the adult versions. The training must cover preventive health practices and include a hands-on skills assessment, which means fully online courses without an in-person component usually do not qualify. This directly affects your staffing because if any required employee's certificate expires, even by a single day, your facility is out of compliance during any inspection.

How common is the CPR and First Aid Training citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 65 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 18 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 615 inspected facilities. Los Angeles accounts for 19 citations, followed by Riverside with 10 and San Diego with 6. This citation often appears alongside other personnel file deficiencies when inspectors audit staff records.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors check personnel files for current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certificates. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they verify three things: the certificate says 'pediatric' (not adult), it includes a hands-on skills component, and it has not expired. They also check whether all required personnel have certificates, not just the licensee. An online-only certificate missing the in-person skills check, an adult CPR card, or a certificate that expired last week all result in the same citation being written.

How can I prevent this citation?

Track every certificate's expiration date and schedule renewals two months early. Use training providers recognized by California's Emergency Medical Services Authority, like the Red Cross or American Heart Association, and confirm the course is pediatric-specific with a hands-on component. Keep certificates in each person's individual personnel file. Check all files quarterly against a master tracking sheet to catch upcoming expirations before an inspector does.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Enroll the cited employees in a qualifying pediatric CPR and first aid class immediately. Choose a provider that offers hands-on skills assessment and issues certificates recognized by California EMS Authority. File the new certificates in each person's personnel folder and submit your Plan of Correction with completion dates and your new expiration tracking system. There is no grace period, so prioritize scheduling within the first week. 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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