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California child care, made easier to find

Official information for child care providers in California — rules, notices, resources, free training and webinar notes — gathered in one place and sorted by what you're trying to do. No sign-up needed.

What do you need to do?

Starting a child care businessLicensing steps, the orientation, background checks and fingerprints.Staying in complianceThe rules, inspections, complaints and appeals, forms, and notices from CDSS.Health and safetySafe sleep, immunizations, lead and water testing, and getting ready for emergencies.Money and running your businessLicensing fees, help paying for care, grants, and filling your openings.Training and growingRequired training, free online courses, and learning more about caring for young children.Getting help, and sharing with familiesWho to call, free help from CDSS, provider associations, legal help, and things to give parents.

Free online training: CECO

California Early Childhood Online has 56 courses for child care providers and teachers, funded by the California Department of Social Services. 49 are also in Spanish and 14 in Chinese; 33 are marked for family child care.

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