California Code § 101223(a)(2): Safe Accommodations
What Is California Code § 101223(a)(2): Safe Accommodations?
California Code § 101223(a)(2)
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
💡Insider's Tips
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.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid Safe Accommodations Citations
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❌ Common Mistakes
- 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.
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
San Diego County
Ventura County
Butte County
Alameda County
San Bernardino County
San Luis Obispo County
Orange County
Placer County
Solano County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
See California Code § 101223(a)(2): Safe Accommodations 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.