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

📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers

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What Is California Code § 101515(b): School-Age Center Director?

California Code § 101515(b)

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

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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.

facilities cited (last 90 days)

That's 1 in 100 facilities

counties affected

148

most common citation

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New Violation

First citations in past 90 days

Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data as of Mar 23, 2026. Updated weekly.

2 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days.

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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.

Riverside County

1 citations

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Los Angeles County

1 citations

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Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 3/23/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.

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