Machine-translated by Google, so it can be wrong. For official rules, read the English page or ask your licensing office.
Safe sleep, immunizations, lead and water testing, and getting ready for emergencies.
Safe sleep rules for infants in child care, the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan form (LIC 9227), and safe sleep videos.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
CDPH's chart of the vaccines children need at each age to attend child care, and how facilities must check them.
Also in: Spanish
CDPH's page for the yearly report on children's immunizations that child care facilities must file, with the reporting site and due date.
Lead testing information and PINs under AB 2370, including the lead flyer every licensee must give families when a child enrolls or re-enrolls.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
CDSS's disaster page for child care: a step-by-step emergency planning guide, emergency waiver PINs, and wildfire, power shutoff and recovery resources.
From the page itself: the items from this page listed on this site, in its own words.
UCSF's California Childcare Health Program page on disaster planning, including the California Child Care Disaster Plan for providers.
A CDSS notice on Everbridge, the system CDSS uses to alert licensees about disasters and emergencies.
On this site: PIN 24-06-CCLD
From California Early Childhood Online, funded by CDSS. You need a CECO account to take a course.
Lessons: Emergency Preparedness in Family Child Care · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies · Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma · Safe Practices for Handling Toxic Substances · Safe Sleep for Infants · Safe Spaces in Family Child Care · Stop the Spread of Infectious Disease · Transporting Children
Lessons: Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Centers · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies · Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma · Safe Practices for Handling Toxic Substances · Safe Sleep for Infants · Safe Spaces in Child Care Centers · Stop the Spread of Infectious Disease · Transporting Children
Lessons: Safe Spaces in Child Care Module · Transporting Children in Child Care Module · Handling Hazardous Materials Module · Infectious Diseases in Child Care Module · Safe Sleep Practices and Sleep Related Infant Deaths Module · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies Module · Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Module · Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Module
A Bing video search results page, not a single video, which CDSS labels "Car Seat Warning".
The California Department of Public Health home page.
A video on deaths at child care programs linked to unsafe sleep; CDSS lists it as SIDS deaths in Michigan.
A video on keeping sleeping babies safe and on sudden infant death; CDSS lists it as a San Diego County SIDS video.
A two-page flyer on lead poisoning: how it harms children, common sources of lead, and how to reduce lead in tap water.
Also in: Arabic · Farsi · Spanish · Russian · Korean · Chinese · Vietnamese
Labeled on the CDSS page as mental health and wellness resources. The link now redirects to an archive page that blocks automated checks, so we have not described it.
This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.
CDPH's Office of School Health Hub; the schools.cdph.ca.gov address CDSS links now opens this page.
CDPH's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome program page, with links on safe sleep for babies and a SIDS parent support group.
Links on immunization requirements for children in child care and on immunization reporting.
From the page itself: the items from this page listed on this site, in its own words.
Labeled on the CDSS page as AAP advice on supporting a child's resilience in a crisis. The page was not found at this address when we checked.
This link did not work when we checked it.
The SBA's general business loan page (7(a), 504 and microloans). CDSS labels these links as disaster loans and as preparing for emergencies.
Labeled on the CDSS page as an EPA air quality resource. The page was not found at this address when we checked.
This link did not work when we checked it.
The federal air quality site, including a fire and smoke map for checking wildfire smoke where you are.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Listos California's tips for getting your family and neighbors ready before a disaster.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Labeled on the CDSS page as CalFire's statewide fire conditions and updates. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly.
This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.
California Health & Human Services' emergency resource guide, offered in several languages.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Labeled on the CDSS page as CalHOPE. We could not read the page, so we have not described it.
Labeled on the CDSS page as the home of a free film, with classroom and home resources, on anxiety, coping and resilience. We could not read the page itself.
The home page of Cal OES, California's emergency services office.
California LifeLine: discounted home phone or cell phone service for qualifying households.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Labeled on the CDSS page as FEMA information on children and disasters. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly.
This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.
American Red Cross tips for cleaning smoke and soot from a home and belongings after a fire.
California MAP's collection of resources on helping young children cope with trauma.
A charity that supplies medicine and medical resources to doctors and nurses in the U.S. and abroad.
A federal helpline for immediate crisis counseling after a disaster.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
CDSS's page of public assistance and services for people affected by wildfires and other disasters.
From the page itself: the links it lists, in its own words.
Save the Children's disaster relief work for children and families in the U.S.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
EDD benefits if a disaster costs you work, including Disaster Unemployment Assistance for self-employed people after a federal disaster declaration.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
The federal site for applying for disaster assistance and checking the status of an application.
How a Governor's emergency proclamation lets CDSS waive some licensing rules in the affected counties, with the waivers granted for each emergency.
Ready.gov's guidance on planning how to evacuate safely.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Labeled on the CDSS page as FEMA's website. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly.
This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.
A private national directory of food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks; it is not a government site.
An emergency fund for home-based child care providers affected by disasters and severe weather.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Head Start guidance for families on helping a child cope after a disaster.
California's statewide wildfire recovery site: housing help after a fire, for renters and homeowners.
A Los Angeles County public health fact sheet on cleaning smoke and soot from rooms and belongings after a fire.
From the page itself: its bookmarks, in its own words.
American Academy of Pediatrics advice on talking with children about tragedies and frightening news.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
American Academy of Pediatrics advice for families after hurricanes and floods. CDSS labels the link as responding to children's emotional needs in a crisis.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay for home heating and cooling.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
A 2019 CDSS notice to all licensed providers about planned power shutoffs and wildfire emergencies.
On this site: PIN 19-10-CCLD
A 2023 CDSS notice on preparing for extreme heat, power shutoffs and wildfires.
On this site: PIN 23-13-CCLD
A CDSS notice on preparing for winter storms, flooding and post-fire debris flows that can disrupt a licensed facility.
On this site: PIN 25-01-CCLD
From the page itself: its bookmarks, in its own words.
A CDPH fact sheet on the health risks of wildfire smoke and ash, and how to protect yourself.
California Health & Human Services' guide to resources during planned power shutoffs.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
California's small business guide to recovering from wildfires, floods and other declared disasters.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
A CDPH fact sheet on protecting your family from wildfire ash, even if your home did not burn.
Los Angeles County guidance on returning safely to a child care site after a wildfire, including ash, soot and dust.
CDPH guidance on cleaning up wildfire ash safely.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
A $250 cash card that participating fire agencies give eligible households right after a fire or other disaster.
The U.S. Small Business Administration, including low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.
Labeled on the CDSS page as wildfire facts. It opens a file on Google Drive that we could not read, so we have not described it.
CalRecycle's information for homeowners on wildfire debris cleanup and recovery.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network's collection of wildfire resources for children and families.
Labeled on the CDSS page as information on wildfire smoke and children; it opens a CDC page that blocks automated checks, so we have not described it further.
This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.
CDPH's page on mental health and emotional well-being during and after wildfires.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Federal resources on how wildfires and smoke affect children's health, and what families and communities can do.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
A two-page fact sheet on wildfires and children's health: how to prepare, and what to do during and after a wildfire.
Ready.gov's federal guidance on wildfires.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
American Academy of Pediatrics advice for families on caring for children, and themselves, during and after wildfires.
From the page itself: its section headings, in its own words.
Links on this page were last checked September 28, 2026. How this site is checked shows where each one came from.