# Title 22 Tool ## California Child Care Title 22 Tool - [Welcome to CQEL's Title 22 Tool](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/master.md): CQEL supports early education leaders in expanding their programs and running them with less stress. This is our Title 22 Tool, a transformation of the Title 22 California Code of Regulations. - [General](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions/untitled.md): 101151 - [Definitions](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions/definitions-101152.md): 101152 - [License Required](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/license-required-101156.md): 101156 - [Operation Without A License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/operation-without-a-license.md): 101157 - [Exemption From Licensure](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/exemption-from-licensure.md): 101158 - [Licensing Of Integral Facilities](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/licensing-of-integral-facilities.md): 101159 - [Posting Of License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/posting-of-license.md): 101160 - [Limitations On Capacity](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/limitations-on-capacity.md): 101161 - [Advertisements And License Number](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/advertisements-and-license-number.md): 101162 - [False Claims](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing/false-claims.md): 101163 - [Transfer and Sale](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/transfer-and-sale.md): 101167 - [Applicant Qualifications](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/applicant-qualifications.md): 101168 - [Application for License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/application-for-license.md): 101169 - [Criminal Record Clearance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/criminal-record-clearance.md): 101170 - [Criminal Record Exemption](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/criminal-record-exemption.md): 101170.1 - [Child Abuse Index](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/child-abuse-index.md): 101170.2 - [Fire Clearance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/fire-clearance.md): 101171 - [Water Supply Clearance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/water-supply-clearance.md): 101172 - [Plan of Operation](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/plan-of-operation.md): 101173 - [Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/disaster-and-mass-casualty-plan.md): 101174 - [Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/waivers-and-exceptions-for-program-flexibility.md): 101175 - [Initial Application Review](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/initial-application-review.md): 101178 - [Capacity Determination](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/capacity-determination.md): 101179 - [Withdrawal of Application](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/withdrawal-of-application.md): 101180 - [Provisional License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/provisional-license.md): 101181 - [Issuance/Term of a License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/issuance-term-of-a-license.md): 101182 - [Application for Renewal of a License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/repealed-by-manual-letter-no.-ccl-98-09-effective-11-1-98.md): 101184 - [Submission of New Application](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/submission-of-new-application.md): 101185 - [Conditions for Forfeiture of a Child Care Center License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/conditions-for-forfeiture-of-a-child-care-center-license.md): 101186 - [Licensing Fees](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures/licensing-fees.md): 101187 - [Denial of a Renewal License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/repealed-by-manual-letter-no.-ccl-98-11-effective-11-1-98.md): 101192 - [Deficiencies in Compliance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/deficiencies-in-compliance.md): 101193 - [Follow-up Visits to Determine Compliance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/follow-up-visits-to-determine-compliance.md): 101194 - [Penalties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/penalties.md): 101195 - [Review of Licensing Decisions](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/review-of-licensing-decisions.md): 101196 - [Exemption from Civil Penalties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/exemption-from-civil-penalties.md): 101197 - [Unlicensed Facility Penalties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/unlicensed-facility-penalties.md): 101198 - [Denial or Revocation of License for Failure to Pay Civil Penalties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/denial-or-revocation-of-license-for-failure-to-pay-civil-penalties.md): 101198.1 - [Inspection Authority of the Department](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/inspection-authority-of-the-department.md): 101200 - [Evaluation Visits](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/evaluation-visits.md): 101201 - [Serious Deficiencies](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/renumbered-to-section-101193-by-manual-letter-no.-ccl-98-11-effective-11-1-98.md): 101202 - [Repealed by Manual Letter No. CCL-98-11, effective 11/1/98](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/enforcement-provisions/repealed-by-manual-letter-no.-ccl-98-11-effective-11-1-98-1.md): 101210 - [Denial of License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/administrative-actions/denial-of-license.md): 101205 - [Revocation or Suspension of License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/administrative-actions/revocation-or-suspension-of-license.md): 101206 - [Licensee/Applicant Complaints](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/administrative-actions/licensee-applicant-complaints.md): 101207 - [Exclusions](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/administrative-actions/exclusions.md): 101208 - [Unlicensed Facility Administrative Appeal](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/administrative-actions/unlicensed-facility-administrative-appeal.md): 101210 - [Reporting Requirements](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/reporting-requirements.md): 101212 - [Finances](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/finances.md): 101213 - [Accountability](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/accountability.md): 101214 - [Administrator Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/administrator-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101215 - [Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/child-care-center-director-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101215.1 - [Personnel Requirements](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/personnel-requirements.md): 101216 - [Teacher Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/teacher-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101216.1 - [Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/teacher-aide-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101216.2 - [Teacher-Child Ratio -All Ages](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/teacher-child-ratio.md): 101216.3 - [Preschool Program with Toddler Component](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/preschool-program-with-toddler-component.md): 101216.4 - [Staffing -- Parent-Cooperative Centers](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/staffing-parent-cooperative-centers.md): 101216.5 - [Staffing for Water Activities](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/staffing-for-water-activities.md): 101216.6 - [Personnel Records](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/personnel-records.md): 101217 - [Admission Policies](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/admission-policies.md): 101218 - [Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative’s Rights](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/admission-procedures-and-parental-and-authorized-representatives-rights.md): 101218.1 - [Admission Agreements](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/admission-agreements.md): 101219 - [Child's Medical Assessments](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/childs-medical-assessments.md): 101220 - [Immunizations](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/immunizations.md): 101220.1 - [Child's Records](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/childs-records.md): 101221 - [Personal Rights](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/personal-rights.md): 101223 - [Postural Supports/Protective Devices](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/postural-supports-protective-devices.md): 101223.1 - [Discipline](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/discipline.md): 101223.2 - [Telephones](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/telephones.md): 101224 - [Transportation](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/transportation.md): 101225 - [Health-Related Services](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/health-related-services.md): 101226 - [Daily Inspection for Illness](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/daily-inspection-for-illness.md): 101226.1 - [Isolation for Illness](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/isolation-for-illness.md): 101226.2 - [Observation of the Child](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/observation-of-the-child.md): 101226.3 - [Food Service](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/food-service.md): 101227 - [Personal Services (Reserved)](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/personal-services-reserved.md): 101228 - [Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/responsibility-for-providing-care-and-supervision.md): 101229 - [Sign In and Sign Out](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/sign-in-and-sign-out.md): 101229.1 - [Activities/Napping](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/activities-napping.md): 101230 - [Smoking Prohibition](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements/smoking-prohibition.md): 101231 - [Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/alterations-to-existing-buildings-or-new-facilities.md): 101237 - [Buildings and Grounds](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/buildings-and-grounds.md): 101238 - [Outdoor Activity Space](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/outdoor-activity-space.md): 101238.2 - [Indoor Activity Space](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/indoor-activity-space.md): 101238.3 - [Storage Space](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/storage-space.md): 101238.4 - [Wading Pools](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/wading-pools.md): 101238.5 - [Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/fixtures-furniture-equipment-and-supplies.md): 101239 - [Napping Equipment](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/napping-equipment.md): 101239.1 - [Drinking Water](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment/drinking-water.md): 101239.2 - [General - Infant](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-1/general.md): 101351 - [Definitions - Infant](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-1/renumbered-to-section-101152-by-manual-letter-no.-eas-98-11-effective-11-1-98-..md): 101352 - [Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status - Infant](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-1/limitations-on-capacity-and-ambulatory-status.md): 101361 - [Infant Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-center-director-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101415 - [Assistant Infant Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/assistant-infant-care-center-director-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101415.1 - [Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-teacher-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101416.2 - [Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-aide-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101416.3 - [Teacher-Child Ratio - Infant](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/staff-infant-ratio.md): 101416.5 - [Staffing for Infant Water Activities](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/staffing-for-infant-water-activities.md): 101416.8 - [Toddler Component in an Infant Care Center](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/toddler-component-in-an-infant-care-center.md): 101417 - [Infant Needs and Services Plan](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-needs-and-services-plan.md): 101419.2 - [Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/modifications-to-infant-needs-and-services-plan.md): 101419.3 - [Infant Care Discipline](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-discipline.md): 101423.1 - [Infant Care Transportation](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-transportation.md): 101425 - [Infant Care Isolation for Illness](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-isolation-for-illness.md): 101426.2 - [Infant Care Food Service](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-food-service.md): 101427 - [Infant Care Personal Services](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-personal-services.md): 101428 - [Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/responsibility-for-providing-care-and-supervision-for-infants.md): 101429 - [Infant Care Activities](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-1/infant-care-activities.md): 101430 - [Infant Care General Sanitation](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-1/infant-care-general-sanitation.md): 101438.1 - [Outdoor Activity Space for Infants](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-1/outdoor-activity-space-for-infants.md): 101438.2 - [Indoor Activity Space for Infants](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-1/indoor-activity-space-for-infants.md): 101438.3 - [Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-1/infant-care-center-fixtures-furniture-equipment-and-supplies.md): 101439 - [Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-1/infant-care-center-sleeping-equipment.md): 101439.1 - [General - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-2/general.md): 101451 - [Definitions - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-2/repealed-by-manual-letter-no.-ccl-98-11-effective-11-1-98..md): 101452 - [School-Age Child Care Center Fire Clearance](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures-1/school-age-child-care-center-fire-clearance.md): 101471 - [Issuance of a School-Age Child Care Center License](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures-1/issuance-of-a-school-age-child-care-center-license.md): 101482 - [School-Age Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/school-age-child-care-center-director-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101515 - [School-Age Child Care Center Teacher Qualifications and Duties.](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/school-age-child-care-center-teacher-qualifications-and-duties..md): 101516.2 - [Teacher-Child Ratio - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/teacher-child-ratio.md): 101516.5 - [Medical Assessments - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/medical-assessments.md): 101520 - [Immunizations - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/immunizations.md): 101520.1 - [Child's Records - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/childs-records.md): 101521 - [Daily Inspection For Illness - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/daily-inspection-for-illness.md): 101526.1 - [Food Service - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/food-service.md): 101527 - [Sign In and Sign Out - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/sign-in-and-sign-out.md): 101529.1 - [Outdoor Activity Space for School-Age Children](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/outdoor-activity-space-for-school-age-children.md): 101538.2 - [Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/indoor-activity-space-for-school-age-children.md): 101538.3 - [Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment And Supplies - School-Age](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-2/fixtures-furniture-equipment-and-supplies.md): 101539 - [General - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-3/general.md): 101551 - [Definitions - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements-and-definitions-3/definitions.md): 101552 - [Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/licensing-1/limitations-on-capacity-and-ambulatory-status.md): 101561 - [Issuance of a License - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/application-procedures-2/issuance-of-a-license.md): 101582 - [Director Qualifications and Duties - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/director-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101615 - [Teacher Qualifications and Duties - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/teacher-qualifications-and-duties.md): 101616.2 - [Personnel Requirements - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/personnel-requirements.md): 101616.3 - [Teacher-Child Ratios - All Ages and Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/teacher-child-ratios.md): 101616.5 - [Staffing for Water Activities - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/staffing-for-water-activities.md): 101616.8 - [Admission Policies - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/admission-policies.md): 101619 - [Medical Assessments - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/medical-assessments.md): 101620 - [Child's Records - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/childs-records.md): 101621 - [Health-Related Services - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/health-related-services.md): 101626 - [Daily Inspection for Illness](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/daily-inspection-for-illness.md): 101626.1 - [Isolation for Illness](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/isolation-for-illness.md): 101626.2 - [Observation of the Child - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/observation-of-the-child.md): 101626.3 - [Food Service - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/food-service.md): 101627 - [Personal Services - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/personal-services.md): 101628 - [Sign in and Sign out for Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/sign-in-and-sign-out.md): 101629.1 - [Activities - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/continuing-requirements-3/activities.md): 101630 - [General Sanitation - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/general-sanitation.md): 101638.1 - [Outdoor Activity Space - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/outdoor-activity-space.md): 101638.2 - [Indoor Activity Space - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/indoor-activity-space.md): 101638.3 - [Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies for Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/fixtures-furniture-equipment-and-supplies.md): 101639 - [Napping Equipment - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/napping-equipment.md): 101639.1 - [Drinking Water - Mildly Ill](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/physical-environment-2/drinking-water.md): 101639.2 - [The Basics: Qualifications and Ratios](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/other-resources/the-basics-qualifications-and-ratios.md) - [Child Care Licensing Contacts](https://t22.caqualityearlylearning.org/other-resources/child-care-licensing-contacts.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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