Links to the Title 22 regulations and Health and Safety Code chapters for child care centers and family child care homes, and the Evaluator Manual.
California Department of Social ServicesWeb page
On this site: Rules & laws
What's inside
- Title 22 Regulations
- Child Care Centers
- Family Child Care Homes
- Health and Safety Code
- Chapter 3.4 California Child Day Care Act
- Chapter 3.5 Child Care Centers
- Chapter 3.6 Family Child Care Homes
- Chapter 3.35 Child Care Provider Registration
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- Chapter 3.65 Employee-Sponsored Child Care Centers
- Evaluator Manual
- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures
- Reference Material and Evaluation Tools
- Appendices and Chaptered Legislation
- Previous Years Chaptered Legislation
- Evaluator Manual Updates
- CCLD Information Releases
- Decisions Relied Upon as Precedent
From the page itself: the links it lists, in its own words.
CDSS's list of Provider Information Notices for child care, by year.
California Department of Social ServicesWeb page
On this site: PINs
CDSS forms and brochures, listed alphabetically or by program, with translated forms and how to order forms.
California Department of Social ServicesWeb page
What's inside
- Forms - Alphabetic List
- Forms - by Program
- Translated Forms and Publications
- Notices of Action
- How to Order Forms
From the page itself: the links it lists, in its own words.
Non-enforcement help from CDSS for licensees who are struggling to meet licensing requirements, through a referral from your regional office.
California Department of Social ServicesResource page
What's inside
- Technical Support Program: Training, Support, & Resources for Providers
- CCL Intro to TSP Webinar
- Appeals Process – Child Care Facilities
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A CDSS guide to appealing civil penalties and findings of deficiency at a child care center or family child care home.
California Department of Social ServicesPDF, 7 pages
Also in: Spanish · Chinese
Sign up for CDSS licensing emails, such as PINs and quarterly update newsletters, for the program you choose.
California Department of Social ServicesOnline service