Violation
California Code § 101170(e)(1)Mailing Address Requirement
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 101170(e)(1) actually says
California Code § 101170(e)(1)
Submit a valid mailing address at which the individual shall receive communications from the Department.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
This one trips up more people than you'd expect. The Department sends all official communications, including inspection results, citation notices, and renewal paperwork, to whatever mailing address you submitted. If that address is wrong or outdated, you'll miss critical deadlines and the Department considers you properly notified regardless. Inspectors verify your mailing address is current during visits. If you've moved, changed your PO Box, or switched to a business address, submit the update immediately. Don't wait for renewal. I've seen providers lose their license over missed correspondence because their mailing address was a former residence they hadn't updated in two years.
By the numbers
- 11*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 7*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 48*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+2 facilities
That is 1 in 5000 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
11 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Mailing Address Requirement
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Using a home address that changes when the provider moves, then forgetting to notify the Department. Official mail goes to the old address, deadlines pass, and the provider doesn't learn about it until an inspector follows up in person.
- Listing a PO Box that the provider stops checking regularly. The Department mails time-sensitive documents like Plan of Correction notices with response deadlines, and a neglected PO Box means missed deadlines.
- Submitting a business partner's or co-owner's address without confirming that person will forward Department mail promptly. Delays in receiving correspondence don't excuse late responses.
- Assuming email notifications replace mailed correspondence. The Department still sends official notices by mail to the address on file, and not receiving email doesn't change your obligation to respond to mailed documents.
- Providing an incomplete address, such as missing a suite number or apartment unit, which causes mail to be returned or delivered to the wrong recipient at the same street address.
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.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 |
| Santa Clara | 2 |
| Solano | 1 |
| Sonoma | 1 |
| Alameda | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| San Luis Obispo | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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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.