California ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License posted in visible location

Ref: §101170

Facility address matches license

Ref: §101170

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: §101238

Outdoor play area meets minimum (75 sq ft per child)

Ref: §101238.2

Toilets clean and in working order

Ref: §101239

Handwashing sinks accessible to children

Ref: §101239.1

Drinking water readily available

Ref: §101239.2

Building exits clear and unobstructed

Ref: §101241

Smoke detectors installed and working

Ref: §101238

Fire extinguishers charged and accessible

Ref: §101238

First aid kit fully stocked

Ref: §101226

Medications stored properly (locked)

Ref: §101226.1

Cleaning supplies stored out of reach

Ref: §101238

No hazardous items accessible to children

Ref: §101238

Emergency disaster plan posted (LIC 610)

Ref: §101174

Fire drill log current (monthly drills)

Ref: §101238

Pool/water hazards properly secured

Ref: §101238.4

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: §101238.2

All staff have current background clearances

Ref: §101170

Director qualifications on file

Ref: §101215.1

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: §101216

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: §101216

Mandated reporter training completed

Ref: §101216.1

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: §101230.2

Health and safety training (15-hour)

Ref: §101216.1

Immunization records for staff

Ref: §101220

Admission agreements current (LIC 702)

Ref: §101221

Emergency contact forms complete

Ref: §101221

Immunization records up to date

Ref: §101220

Physician reports current (LIC 701)

Ref: §101220

Allergy information documented

Ref: §101226.1

Authorization forms for pickup

Ref: §101221

Medication authorization forms

Ref: §101226.1

Personal Rights form signed (LIC 613A)

Ref: §101219

Sign-in/out sheets maintained daily

Ref: §101229

Incident/injury reports current

Ref: §101227

Parent notification of injury procedure

Ref: §101227

Menu posted (if meals provided)

Ref: §101227.1

Activity schedule posted

Ref: §101230

Transportation records (if applicable)

Ref: §101238.6

Current fire clearance on file

Ref: §101175

Current health permit (if food served)

Ref: §101175

Liability insurance current

Ref: §101183

Water test results (if well water)

Ref: §101175

Pest control records maintained

Ref: §101238