Class Code 9059
Day Care Centers – Child
Class Code 9059 covers paid employees who provide direct care and supervision of children in licensed day care centers. This classification applies to infant, toddler and preschool programs where staff perform hands‑on care; the approved pure premium rate for California (effective Sept 1, 2026) is $1.936 per $100 of payroll. Understanding this class helps center owners manage payroll coding, safety and claims exposure.
What Class Code 9059 Covers
This classification applies to employees at licensed child day care centers whose principal duties are direct child care and supervision — including infant, toddler and preschool rooms. Typical operations covered are feeding, diapering/toileting, toileting assistance, nap supervision, indoor and outdoor play supervision, leading age‑appropriate activities, and routine first aid. It also covers routine cleaning and sanitation of toys and child areas when performed by caregiving staff as part of their duties. Administrative employees who work exclusively in an office should be coded separately; similarly, drivers and home‑based family child care providers are not covered by this center‑based classification.
Who It Applies To
- Lead teachers and preschool teachers in licensed day care centers
- Assistant teachers, teacher aides, and floating staff who supervise children
- Infant/toddler care providers and nursery staff
- Center directors who perform regular child‑care duties in addition to administration
- Substitute teachers and classroom volunteers paid by the center
Common Job Duties
- Direct supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities
- Feeding, bottle preparation and assistance with eating
- Diapering, toileting assistance and personal hygiene support
- Lifting and carrying children, assisting with mobility and transfers
- Cleaning and sanitizing toys, diapering stations and classroom surfaces
- Administering routine first aid and following medication/health policies
- Planning and leading age‑appropriate educational and play activities
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $1.936 Rate
The WCIRB pure premium rate of $1.936 per $100 of payroll represents the estimated cost of expected workers' compensation losses for this work per $100 in payroll. Insurers use this pure premium as the loss component of a final premium calculation; actual employer premiums will also reflect underwriting multipliers, plan expenses, your experience modification (Xmod), payroll audit results, and any deductible or retrospective rating plan you choose.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Day care centers must implement a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) per Cal/OSHA (Title 8, section 3203) and comply with the Bloodborne Pathogens standard (section 5193) when employees face exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Other relevant standards include Hazard Communication for cleaning chemicals, heat illness prevention for outdoor activities, and routine equipment and electrical safety; centers should also follow California Community Care Licensing training and health requirements for staff.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 9059
A PEO like Key HR helps centers reduce workers' comp costs by ensuring correct payroll classification, providing turnkey safety programs and IIPP templates, delivering required trainings (CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter, infection control), and handling claims administration and return‑to‑work coordination. Our centralized claims management and loss control services improve claim outcomes and can lower your experience modification over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Are office and administrative staff coded under Class Code 9059?
No — employees who perform solely clerical or office tasks should be coded separately (for example, clerical class codes). Only payroll for employees whose primary duties are direct child care and supervision belongs in 9059. If staff split time between caregiving and office work, payroll should be allocated accordingly and documented.
What staff trainings reduce injury and claim risk in a child day care center?
High‑impact trainings include pediatric CPR and first aid, mandated reporter training for child abuse, safe lifting/body mechanics, infection control and medication administration protocols, behavior management/de‑escalation, and routine playground safety inspections. Regular refresher trainings and documented competency checks reduce both injuries and claims.
How can I lower my workers' comp premium for a day care center?
Focus on prevention: implement a written IIPP, enforce safe lifting techniques, maintain cleaning and PPE protocols, schedule playground and equipment inspections, and report injuries early. Work with a PEO or broker to ensure correct classification, pursue safety incentives, and establish return‑to‑work programs — all of which help reduce your experience modification and long‑term premium.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 9059
- Classification
- Day Care Centers – Child
- Pure Premium Rate
- $1.936 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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