Summary of Title 22 and Title 5 Regulations

Title 22 – Community Care Licensing Regulations (Health & Safety Code)

Administered by: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
Applies to: All licensed child care facilities (including family child care homes and centers)

Key Focus:

Health, safety, and basic operational standards for child care facilities.

Core Requirements:

• Staffing Ratios and Qualifications (1:12 ratio, 12 ECE units + 6 months experience)
• Clean and hazard-free environments
• Daily health checks and immunization documentation
• Direct child supervision at all times
• No corporal punishment or humiliation
• Nutritious meals/snacks
• Document injury reports, sign-in/out sheets

Records Required:

• Emergency and health records for children
• Staff clearances and qualifications
• Required licensing postings (e.g., LIC 610, LIC 995)

Title 5 – California Department of Education (CDE) Regulations

Administered by: California Department of Education
Applies to: State-subsidized child development programs (e.g., Head Start, CSPP)

Key Focus:

Educational quality, teacher-child ratios, curriculum planning, and program accountability.

Core Requirements:

• Teacher credentials: Child Development Permits required
• Ratios: 1:8 with max class size of 24
• Curriculum based on children’s developmental needs
• Use of DRDP assessments for student progress
• Parent conferences and engagement required
• Annual program self-evaluation and quality improvement

Documentation Required:

• DRDP assessments and lesson plans
• Family needs assessments
• Accurate attendance and progress records

Quick Comparison

Feature	Title 22	Title 5
Focus	Health & Safety	Curriculum & Educational Quality
Oversight	Department of Social Services	Department of Education
Applies To	All licensed programs	State-subsidized programs
Ratios	1:12 (preschool)	1:8, max 24 children
Assessments	Not required	Required (DRDP, ERS)
Credentials	ECE units + experience	Child Development Permits
Parent Involvement	Recommended	Required