California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 12 - Child Care Facility Licensing Regulations
Chapter 1 - Child Care Center General Licensing Requirements
Subchapter 2 - Infant Care Center
Article 7 - Physical Environment
Section 101439.1 - Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In addition to Section 101239.1, the following shall apply:
(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib.
(c) Floor mats or cots that meet the requirements of Section 101239.1(b) shall be provided for all infants who have the ability to climb out of a crib.
(d) Each crib, mat or cot shall be occupied by only one infant at a time.
(e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant.
(f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows.
(g) Cribs, mats or cots shall be arranged so as to provide a walkway and work space between the cribs, mats or cots sufficient to permit staff to reach each infant without having to step over or reach over any other infant.
1. New
section filed 4-6-87; operative 5-6-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
2.
Amendment filed 9-14-98; operative 11-1-98 (Register 98, No. 38).
3.
Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-19-2020; operative 8-19-2020
pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Filing deadline specified in
Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 days pursuant to Executive Order
N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20 (Register
2020, No. 34).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72 and 1596.81, Health and Safety Code.