Violation

California Code § 101515(b)School-Age Center Director

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type B, generalAffects Child Care Centers1 facilities cited in the last 90 days

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Regulation text

What California Code § 101515(b) actually says

California Code § 101515(b)

All school-age child care centers shall have a director.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

This one catches programs off guard when their director is on extended leave, goes on vacation, or quits unexpectedly. CCLD requires a designated director at all times the program operates. Inspectors doing unannounced visits will ask 'Who is the director today?' and expect a specific name with qualifying credentials on file. Have a written succession plan that names your backup director and confirm that person meets the qualification requirements before you need them. If your director leaves, notify your licensing analyst immediately and document your interim plan.

By the numbers

1^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
1^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
148^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady

1 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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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 School-Age Center Director, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Riverside	1	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-14Updated weekly

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FAQ

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Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the School-Age Program Director Requirement?

California Code 101515(b) requires every school-age child care center to have a designated director at all times the program operates. This isn't just a name on a license. The individual must meet specific qualification requirements for school-age programs and be identifiable to inspectors during any unannounced visit. Your daily operations depend on this because if your director is absent and no qualified designee is in place, an inspector's first question, 'Who is the director today?', becomes a citation.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 2 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 2 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 20,000 inspected facilities. Los Angeles and Riverside counties each had one facility cited. Citations typically happen during unannounced visits when the director is on leave, has recently resigned, or is listed at a different location. The timing of inspector visits makes this hard to predict.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors ask on arrival: 'Who is the director today?' Based on CCLD inspection patterns, they then verify that person's credentials are on file and meet school-age program director qualifications specifically. They document deficiencies when no one can answer the question, when the named person isn't present with no qualified designee, or when the designee's credentials don't meet the requirements. They also check whether CCLD was notified of any director changes.

How can I prevent this citation?

Write a succession plan naming your backup director and verify that person meets school-age program director qualifications before you need them. Keep their credential documentation on file at the facility. When your primary director takes vacation or sick leave, formally designate the backup in writing. If your director leaves permanently, notify your licensing analyst immediately and document your interim plan. Review qualification requirements annually since they differ from standard center director credentials.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Designate a qualified director or interim director immediately and submit their credentials to your licensing analyst. If the issue was a failure to notify CCLD of a director change, file that notification the same day. Create a written succession plan for future absences and keep it in your facility's administrative file. Confirm your backup director's qualifications match school-age specific requirements, not just general center director standards. 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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