# Resources (childcare.support) Every official California resource for child care providers on this site, grouped by topic. Each entry links to the official page; the one-line description was written from that page. Read the official page before acting. Collected from: California Department of Social Services, "Resources for Providers" (https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers) and the 9 CDSS pages it links to, fetched September 28, 2026, plus a few resources this site added. Web page: https://childcare.support/resources/ ## Getting licensed - Fact Sheet on Child Care Licensing: Record Search and Inspections (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCDD/FactSheets/CDSS-Child-Care-Licensing-Fact-Sheet.pdf. A CDSS fact sheet on what licensing checks during inspections and what the public facility search shows. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Register for an Orientation (California Department of Social Services, Online service): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/How-to-Become-Licensed/Register-for-an-Orientation. Register for the licensing orientation for a family child care home or child care center license: online, live virtual or in person. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Background checks and hiring - Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Caregiver-Background-Check/Adam-Walsh. Background check rules from 2006 and 2007 laws for foster family homes and related homes; the page does not list child care facilities. [About foster care, not child care; This page covers background checks for foster care, not child care.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Background Check Process (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Caregiver-Background-Check/Background-Check-Process. How CDSS background checks work for applicants, licensees, staff and some volunteers, including criminal record exemptions. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - California Megan's Law Website (California Department of Justice, Online service): https://meganslaw.ca.gov/. The California Department of Justice's Megan's Law website on registered sex offenders; it opens on a disclaimer you must acknowledge first. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Live Scan Application Process and Associated Fees (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Caregiver-Background-Check/LiveScan. How Live Scan electronic fingerprinting works for licensing background checks, how to request it, and the fees. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - TrustLine (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Caregiver-Background-Check/Trustline. The TrustLine registry for checking nannies and license-exempt caregivers; the page opens with links to Guardian and to a public Background Check Search. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Finding families for your openings - California Child Care Resource & Referral Network (California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Web page): https://rrnetwork.org/. The statewide network of local child care resource and referral agencies (R&Rs); its zip code search finds your local R&R. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers; Financial Assistance; Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Find Child Care (California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Web page): https://rrnetwork.org/family-services/find-child-care. The R&R Network's page where families look for child care through their local R&R. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - My Child Care Plan (California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Online service): https://mychildcareplan.org/. The R&R agencies' site where families look for child care; licensed providers can claim a profile to advertise openings. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Parent’s Guide to Choosing Child Care (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/030119%20Parent's%20Guide%20to%20Choosing%20Child%20Care_Revision%20Safe%20Sleep.pdf?ver=2019-03-28-145656-110. A CDSS guide for parents on choosing child care: licensed and license-exempt options, TrustLine, and signs of quality care. Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Parent's%20Guide%20to%20Choosing%20Child%20Care-SPANISH-FINAL%20.pdf?ver=2018-01-25-101359-890 (not found), Russian https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/061919_Parent's%20Guide%20to%20Choosing%20Child%20Care-RS_Final.pdf?ver=2019-06-19-082850-497, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ZkEyiYdFBaM%3d&portalid=9. [Version dated March 1, 2019.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Parent’s Guide to Choosing Child Care - Tip Sheet (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/POP-Fact-Sheet.pdf. A short tip sheet for parents on who licenses child care and what licensed facilities must do. Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/POP%20Fact%20Sheet_Spanish.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/POP%20Fact%20Sheet_Chinese.pdf, Russian https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/POP%20Fact%20Sheet_Russian.pdf, Farsi/Dari https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/POP%20Fact%20Sheet_Farsi_Dari.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] ## Share with families - All About Young Children (California Department of Education, Web page): https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/. A website for families on how young children learn: language, feelings and relationships, numbers, and moving their bodies. Also in seven other languages. Also in: Spanish https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/espanol, Hmong https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/hmong, Russian https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/russian, Chinese (Simplified) https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/simplified-chinese, Chinese (Traditional) https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/traditional-chinese, Tagalog https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/tagalog, Vietnamese https://allaboutyoungchildren.org/vietnamese. [link checked September 28, 2026; Added by this site] ## Getting help or support - California Association for the Education of Young Children (California Association for the Education of Young Children, Web page): https://www.caeyc.org/. The California association for early care and education professionals, with membership, local chapters and a conference. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - California Department of Social Services (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/. The CDSS home page. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - California Family Child Care Network (California Family Child Care Network, Web page): https://cfccn.net/. A statewide network for family child care providers, with membership and public policy meetings. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) (California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Web page): https://calosba.ca.gov/. California's small business office: advisors, grants and financing leads, and guides for starting and running a business. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Californians for Quality Early Learning (CQEL) (Californians for Quality Early Learning, Web page): https://www.caqualityearlylearning.org/. An association offering training, support and advocacy for California child care program leaders. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - Child Care Advocate Program (flyer) (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCAP-Flyer.pdf. A flyer introducing CDSS's Child Care Advocate Program, which helps parents and providers learn about licensed child care. Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCA_Flyer_Spanish.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCA_Flyer_Chinese.pdf, Armenian https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCA_Flyer_Armenian.pdf, Korean https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCA_Flyer_Korean.pdf, Vietnamese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCL/CCA_Flyer_Vietnamese.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Child Care Law Center (Child Care Law Center, Web page): https://childcarelaw.org/. A nonprofit law center focused on child care; its current campaign is fair pay for publicly funded child care providers. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Legal Assistance (CDSS)] - Child Care Providers United (CCPU) (Child Care Providers United, Web page): https://childcareprovidersunited.org/. An organization that brings California family child care providers together to advocate for their profession. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov (California Department of Social Services, Email): mailto:ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov. The Child Care Advocates Program's email address, which the CDSS page shows under a label for LA wildfire information. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; This is an email address, not a web page. CDSS shows it under a label for LA wildfire information, but the address belongs to the Child Care Advocates Program.; From: Resources for Providers; Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Childcaretechnicalsupport@dss.ca.gov (California Department of Social Services, Email): mailto:Childcaretechnicalsupport@dss.ca.gov. The Technical Support Program's email address for questions about the program. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; From: Technical Support Program (CDSS)] - Community Care Licensing Division Child Care Offices (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/Community%20Care%20Licensing%20Division%20Child%20Care%20Offices.pdf. The list of CDSS child care licensing offices, including every regional office, with addresses and phone numbers. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers; Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - EveryChild California (EveryChild California, Web page): https://www.everychildca.org/. A statewide membership association for leaders of early learning and care programs for children from birth to 12. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children, Web page): https://www.naeyc.org/. The National Association for the Education of Young Children: memberships for educators and resources for families. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - National Association for Family Child Care (National Association for Family Child Care, Web page): https://www.nafcc.org/. The national association for family child care and other home-based child care providers. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - Public Counsel (Public Counsel, Web page): https://www.publiccounsel.org/. A public interest law firm that gives free legal services or matches clients with volunteer lawyers. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Legal Assistance (CDSS)] - Technical Support Program: Training, Support, & Resources for Providers (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/TSP%20Brochure.pdf?ver=2022-08-25-103031-823. A brochure on CDSS's Technical Support Program: free help, without citations, to improve your compliance, and how to ask for it. Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/TSP_Brochure_ES.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/TSP_Brochure_CH.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Technical Support Program (CDSS)] - Thriving Families CA (TFC) Foundation (Thriving Families CA (TFC) Foundation, Web page): https://www.thrivingfamilies-ca.org/. A statewide association whose members verify and provide child care subsidies for working families and support providers. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Associations (CDSS)] - Child Care Advocate Program (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/child-care-advocates. CDSS's Child Care Advocates, who give licensing information to providers and parents and help coordinate complaints and concerns. [13 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Child Care Provider Associations (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/child-care-provider-associations. A list of provider associations that advocate for children and families and share resources with licensed homes and centers. [8 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Legal Assistance (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/legal-assistance. Where to get legal help: Public Counsel's free legal assistance and low-cost workshops for qualifying providers, and the Child Care Law Center. [2 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Technical Support Program (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/technical-support-program. Non-enforcement help from CDSS for licensees who are struggling to meet licensing requirements, through a referral from your regional office. [4 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Inspections and complaints - Appeals Process – Child Care Facilities (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP-Appeals-Guide.pdf. A CDSS guide to appealing civil penalties and findings of deficiency at a child care center or family child care home. Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP-Appeals-Guide-es.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP-Appeals-Guide-zh.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Technical Support Program (CDSS)] - CCLD Complaint Hotline (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/CCLD-Complaint-Hotline. How to file a complaint about a licensed facility with CDSS by phone, email or online form, and how complaints are handled. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Facility Search Welcome (California Department of Social Services, Online service): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome. CDSS's public search of licensed facilities, with five years of licensing history, citations and complaint reports. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Money and fees - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids (CalWORKs) Child Care (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/CalWORKs-Child-Care. Help paying for child care for families who get or used to get CalWORKs cash aid and are working or in county-approved Welfare-to-Work activities; the family chooses the provider. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Head Start California (Head Start California, Web page): https://headstartca.org/. The statewide Head Start association. Head Start is a federally funded program for low-income children ages 0 to 5 and their families. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Financial Assistance (CDSS)] - Licensing Fees (California Department of Social Services, Online service): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Licensing-Fees. Pay your annual licensing fee online by card or by check, and read which fees CDSS charges and why. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - California Department of Education (cde.ca.gov, Resource page): https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re. Labeled on the CDSS page as the California Department of Education. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly. [A page of further links; open it to see them] [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Financial Assistance (CDSS)] - Financial Assistance (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/financial-assistance. Pointers to state and federal child care funding and to help with starting or expanding a facility. [3 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Rules and forms - Forms/Brochures (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Forms-Brochures. CDSS forms and brochures, listed alphabetically or by program, with translated forms and how to order forms. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Laws and Regulations (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Resources-for-Providers/Laws-and-Regulations. 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. [This site summarizes some of these rules: https://childcare.support/rules/; the full text is on the official page] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Provider Information Notices (PINs) (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/Policy/Provider-Information-Notices/Child-Care. CDSS's list of Provider Information Notices for child care, by year. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/pins/] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Health and safety - 18 mo died in car seat - Search Videos (bing.com, Web page): https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=18+mo+died+in+car+seat&&view=detail&mid=980ED1DF999EDFF3CDB1980ED1DF999EDFF3CDB1&&FORM=VRDGAR. A Bing video search results page, not a single video, which CDSS labels "Car Seat Warning". [A search results page, not a single video; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - CDPH Home (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. The California Department of Public Health home page. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Deaths at day cares often related to unsafe sleep (youtube.com, Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p561vpWCVo. A video on deaths at child care programs linked to unsafe sleep; CDSS lists it as SIDS deaths in Michigan. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Guide to Immunization Requirements for Pre-kindergarten (Child Care) (IMM-230) (California Department of Public Health, PDF): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Immunization/IMM-230.pdf. CDPH's chart of the vaccines children need at each age to attend child care, and how facilities must check them. Also in: Spanish https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Immunization/IMM-230S.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Vaccination Information (CDSS)] - How to Keep Sleeping Babies Safe; Facts About Sudden Infant Death (youtube.com, Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckNiAiR7eF4. A video on keeping sleeping babies safe and on sudden infant death; CDSS lists it as a San Diego County SIDS video. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Immunization Reporting (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/reporting.aspx. CDPH's page for the yearly report on children's immunizations that child care facilities must file, with the reporting site and due date. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers; Vaccination Information (CDSS)] - Lead Poisoning Facts (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2019/M-P/PUB515.pdf. 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 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/TranslatedForms/Arabic/PUB515_Arabic.pdf, Farsi https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/TranslatedForms/Farsi/PUB515_Farsi.pdf, Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/spanish/PUB515_SP.pdf, Russian https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/TranslatedForms/Russian/PUB515_RS.pdf, Korean https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PUB_515_Korean.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PUB_515_Chinese.pdf, Vietnamese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PUB_515_Vietnamese.pdf. [Publication PUB 515, dated 10/2019 on the flyer. CDSS's Water Testing Information page says every licensee must give this flyer to families when a child enrolls or re-enrolls.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Lead Testing and Prevention Information in Accordance with AB 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information. Lead testing information and PINs under AB 2370, including the lead flyer every licensee must give families when a child enrolls or re-enrolls. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Mental Health and Wellness Resources (acf.gov, Web page): https://acf.hhs.gov/occ/toolkit/mental-health-and-wellness-resources. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; The address CDSS links now redirects to an archive page.; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Office of School Health Hub (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://schools.cdph.ca.gov/. CDPH's Office of School Health Hub; the schools.cdph.ca.gov address CDSS links now opens this page. [The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Safe Sleep in Child Care (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep. Safe sleep rules for infants in child care, the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan form (LIC 9227), and safe sleep videos. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/SIDS/Pages/default.aspx. CDPH's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome program page, with links on safe sleep for babies and a SIDS parent support group. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Vaccination Information (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/vaccination-information. Links on immunization requirements for children in child care and on immunization reporting. [3 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ## Inclusion - California Making Access Possible (MAP) (California MAP (coordinated by WestEd, funded by CDSS), Web page): https://cainclusion.org/camap. A CDSS-funded collection of resources for including young children with disabilities or developmental delays in your program. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers; Child Care Provider Webinar 2025 Q2, slide 16 (CDSS)] - Inclusive Early Education Resources (cde.ca.gov, Web page): https://cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/op/ieeresources.asp. Labeled on the CDSS page as inclusive early education resources. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Preventing Suspension and Expulsion of Young Children in Child Care & Early Education Settings (preventingchildcareexpulsionca.org, Web page): https://preventingchildcareexpulsionca.org/. Ideas and strategies for supporting a child whose behavior is challenging, so young children are not suspended or expelled from care. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] ## Emergencies and disasters - AAP How to Support Your Child's Resilience in a Time of Crisis (American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), Web page): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/How-to-Support-Your-Childs-Resilience-in-a-Time-of-Crisis.aspx. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This link did not work when we checked it.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Access affordable 7(a), 504, & microloans (U.S. Small Business Administration, Web page): https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans. The SBA's general business loan page (7(a), 504 and microloans). CDSS labels these links as disaster loans and as preparing for emergencies. [The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Air Quality Resource (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Web page): https://www.epa.gov/air-quality/air-quality-resources-educators-and-students. Labeled on the CDSS page as an EPA air quality resource. The page was not found at this address when we checked. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This link did not work when we checked it.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - AirNow.gov (AirNow, Web page): https://www.airnow.gov/. The federal air quality site, including a fire and smoke map for checking wildfire smoke where you are. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Be Disaster Ready, California – Listos California (Listos California, Web page): https://www.listoscalifornia.org/disaster-readiness. Listos California's tips for getting your family and neighbors ready before a disaster. [CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - CalFire (fire.ca.gov, Web page): https://www.fire.ca.gov/. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide (California Health & Human Services, Web page): https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2025/01/08/calhhs-emergency-resource-guide. California Health & Human Services' emergency resource guide, offered in several languages. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - CalHOPE (calhope.org, Web page): https://www.calhope.org/. Labeled on the CDSS page as CalHOPE. We could not read the page, so we have not described it. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - CalHOPE Schools (calhope.org, Web page): https://calhopeschools.org/. 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. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Web page): https://www.caloes.ca.gov/. The home page of Cal OES, California's emergency services office. [CDSS also links response.ca.gov ("Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources"), which now opens this page.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - California LifeLine Eligibility (California Public Utilities Commission, Web page): https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/financial-assistance-savings-and-discounts/lifeline/california-lifeline-eligibility. California LifeLine: discounted home phone or cell phone service for qualifying households. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Children and Disaster Information (Federal Emergency Management Agency, Web page): https://www.fema.gov/children-and-disasters. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Cleaning Up After A Fire (American Red Cross, Web page): https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/cleaning-up-after-fire.html. American Red Cross tips for cleaning smoke and soot from a home and belongings after a fire. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Coping with Trauma: A Collection of Resources (MAP) (California MAP (coordinated by WestEd, funded by CDSS), Web page): https://cainclusion.org/camap/resources-and-links/coping-with-trauma-a-collection-of-resources. California MAP's collection of resources on helping young children cope with trauma. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Direct Relief (Direct Relief, Web page): https://www.directrelief.org/. A charity that supplies medicine and medical resources to doctors and nurses in the U.S. and abroad. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA, Web page): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline. A federal helpline for immediate crisis counseling after a disaster. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Preparedness (California Childcare Health Program (UCSF), Web page): https://cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness. UCSF's California Childcare Health Program page on disaster planning, including the California Child Care Disaster Plan for providers. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Relief in America | Save The Children (Save the Children, Web page): https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/disaster-relief-in-america. Save the Children's disaster relief work for children and families in the U.S. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Unemployment Assistance (Employment Development Department, Web page): https://edd.ca.gov/en/unemployment/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance. EDD benefits if a disaster costs you work, including Disaster Unemployment Assistance for self-employed people after a federal disaster declaration. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - DisasterAssistance.gov (disasterassistance.gov, Web page): https://www.disasterassistance.gov/. The federal site for applying for disaster assistance and checking the status of an application. [CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Evacuation | Ready.gov (Ready.gov, Web page): https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family. Ready.gov's guidance on planning how to evacuate safely. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (Federal Emergency Management Agency, Web page): https://www.fema.gov/. Labeled on the CDSS page as FEMA's website. This page blocks automated checks, so we have not described it; open it directly. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Food Pantries (foodpantries.org, Web page): https://foodpantries.org/. A private national directory of food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks; it is not a government site. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - HBCC Emergency Fund for Severe Weather & National Disaster Response (Home Grown, Web page): https://homegrownchildcare.org/hbccemergencyfundforsevereweather. An emergency fund for home-based child care providers affected by disasters and severe weather. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Helping Your Child Cope After a Disaster (Office of Head Start, Web page): https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/helping-your-child-cope-after-disaster. Head Start guidance for families on helping a child cope after a disaster. [The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Housing Assistance | California Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Web page): https://wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/general-info/housing-assistance. California's statewide wildfire recovery site: housing help after a fire, for renters and homeowners. [CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - How to Clean Up Smoke and Soot from a Fire (Los Angeles County Public Health, PDF): https://ph.lacounty.gov/eh/docs/safety/how-to-clean-up-smoke-soot-from-fire-en.pdf. A Los Angeles County public health fact sheet on cleaning smoke and soot from rooms and belongings after a fire. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events (American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), Web page): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Talking-To-Children-About-Tragedies-and-Other-News-Events.aspx. American Academy of Pediatrics advice on talking with children about tragedies and frightening news. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Hurricanes & Floods: Taking Care of Your Children and Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), Web page): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Responding-to-Childrens-Emotional-Needs-During-Times-of-Crisis.aspx. 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. [The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (California Department of Community Services and Development, Web page): https://www.csd.ca.gov/pages/liheapprogram.aspx. LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay for home heating and cooling. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Protecting Your Health from Wildfire Smoke & Ash (California Department of Public Health, PDF): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Toolkits/wildfire-smoke-ash-fact-sheet.pdf. A CDPH fact sheet on the health risks of wildfire smoke and ash, and how to protect yourself. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Public Safety Power Shutoffs – Resource Guide (California Health & Human Services, Web page): https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2019/10/25/public-safety-power-shutoffs-resource-guide. California Health & Human Services' guide to resources during planned power shutoffs. [Older document; Posted in October 2019.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Recover | Outsmart Disaster (California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Web page): https://outsmartdisaster.calosba.ca.gov/disaster-resources. California's small business guide to recovering from wildfires, floods and other declared disasters. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Reduce Exposure to Ash When Returning Home After a Wildfire (California Department of Public Health, PDF): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Wildfire%20Ash%20Fact%20Sheet_V3_001.pdf. A CDPH fact sheet on protecting your family from wildfire ash, even if your home did not burn. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire (Los Angeles County, PDF): https://childcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Returning-to-a-Child-Care-Facility-After-a-Wildfire-1-24-25.pdf. Los Angeles County guidance on returning safely to a child care site after a wildfire, including ash, soot and dust. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Safe Cleanup of Ash (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx. CDPH guidance on cleaning up wildfire ash safely. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - SAVE | California Fire Foundation (California Fire Foundation, Web page): https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save. A $250 cash card that participating fire agencies give eligible households right after a fire or other disaster. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. Small Business Administration, Web page): https://www.sba.gov/. The U.S. Small Business Administration, including low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfire facts (drive.google.com, Web page): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i1GMn9pTa-twtDriSVItxC0uFkqo-XNr/view. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfire Recovery Resources for Homeowners (CalRecycle, Web page): https://calrecycle.ca.gov/disaster/wildfires/homeowners. CalRecycle's information for homeowners on wildfire debris cleanup and recovery. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfire Resources (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Web page): https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/wildfire-resources. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network's collection of wildfire resources for children and families. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfire smoke and children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Web page): https://www.cdc.gov/wildfires/risk-factors/wildfire-smoke-and-children.html. 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. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; This page blocks automated checks, so we could not confirm it today. Open it directly.; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfires & Mental Health (California Department of Public Health, Web page): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Wildfires--Mental-Health.aspx. CDPH's page on mental health and emotional well-being during and after wildfires. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfires and Children's Health Resources (ptfcehs.niehs.nih.gov, Web page): https://ptfcehs.niehs.nih.gov/features/featured-resource/wildfires-and-childrens-health-resources. Federal resources on how wildfires and smoke affect children's health, and what families and communities can do. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfires Fact Sheet (California Childcare Health Program (UCSF), Web page): https://cchp.ucsf.edu/resources/wildfires-fact-sheet. A two-page fact sheet on wildfires and children's health: how to prepare, and what to do during and after a wildfire. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfires | Ready.gov (Ready.gov, Web page): https://www.ready.gov/wildfires. Ready.gov's federal guidance on wildfires. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Wildfires: Taking Care of Your Children & Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), Web page): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Wildfires-Information-for-Parents.aspx. American Academy of Pediatrics advice for families on caring for children, and themselves, during and after wildfires. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Help Center (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/Disaster-Help-Center. CDSS's page of public assistance and services for people affected by wildfires and other disasters. [A page of further links; open it to see them] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - Disaster Resources (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/disaster-resources. CDSS's disaster page for child care: a step-by-step emergency planning guide, emergency waiver PINs, and wildfire, power shutoff and recovery resources. [59 items from this page listed here; items only about the 2025 Los Angeles fires are not listed] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Emergency Waivers (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/disaster-resources/emergency-waivers. How a Governor's emergency proclamation lets CDSS waive some licensing rules in the affected counties, with the waivers granted for each emergency. [A page of further links; open it to see them] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - PIN 19-10-CCLD: Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Wildfire Emergencies (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/191025%20PIN%20Public%20Safety%20Power%20Shutoff_FINAL.pdf. A 2019 CDSS notice to all licensed providers about planned power shutoffs and wildfire emergencies. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/pins/#19-10-CCLD] [Older document; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - PIN 23-13-CCLD: Preparation for Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and Wildfire Emergencies (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2023/CCLD/PIN-23-13-CCLD.pdf. A 2023 CDSS notice on preparing for extreme heat, power shutoffs and wildfires. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/pins/#23-13-CCLD] [Older document; CDSS links this through an email security wrapper; we link the direct address; This site's PIN index shows it was replaced by PIN 25-10-CCLD.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - PIN 24-06-CCLD: Use of the Everbridge Emergency Notification System (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCLD/PIN-24-06-CCLD.pdf. A CDSS notice on Everbridge, the system CDSS uses to alert licensees about disasters and emergencies. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/pins/#24-06-CCLD] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] - PIN 25-01-CCLD: Winter Storm Preparedness (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2025/CCLD/PIN-25-01-CCLD.pdf. A CDSS notice on preparing for winter storms, flooding and post-fire debris flows that can disrupt a licensed facility. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/pins/#25-01-CCLD] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Disaster Resources (CDSS)] ## Training and learning - Approved Alternate Mandated Reporter Trainings (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/Alternate%20Mandated%20Reporter%20Trainings.pdf. CDSS's list of other approved mandated reporter trainings, with contacts and the languages each one is offered in. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - California Early Childhood Online (CECO) (California Early Childhood Online (CDSS with WestEd), Web page): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/. Free online professional development modules for early childhood teachers and providers, all in one place. [The site can be switched to Spanish or Chinese, and has a tutorial on downloading certificates.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Webinar 2025 Q2, slide 16 (CDSS)] - California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) (emsa.ca.gov, Web page): https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare. Labeled on the CDSS page as EMSA, which approves pediatric first aid, CPR and preventive health training for child care providers. The link sent us to a sign-in page, so we have not described it. [Described from its label on the CDSS page, not from the destination itself; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) (California Preschool Instructional Network, Web page): https://cpin.us/. Professional learning and events for preschool and transitional kindergarten educators, administrators and providers, through regional leads. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Webinar 2025 Q2, slide 16 (CDSS)] - CCL Intro to TSP Webinar (youtube.com, Video): https://youtu.be/-_Yz178o340. A recording of CDSS's introductory webinar on the Technical Support Program. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Technical Support Program (CDSS)] - Department of Pesticide Regulation (California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Web page): https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/. The Department of Pesticide Regulation's home page. CDSS labels this link Healthy Schools Act Training, but it does not go to the training. [Goes to the site's home page, not the training CDSS names; CDSS's page says this training is required for anyone at a center expected to use a pesticide, including sanitizers and disinfectants.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Family Child Care at Its Best (Family Child Care at Its Best, Web page): https://www.fccbtraining.org/. Research-based workshops for family child care and family, friend and neighbor providers on caring for mixed-age groups of children. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Mandated Reporter Training (mandatedreportertraining.com, Web page): https://mandatedreportertraining.com/. Online, state-approved mandated reporter training you can take on your own time, with a certificate at the end. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - PediaLink: AAP Education (American Academy of Pediatrics, Web page): https://shop.aap.org/PediaLink-Child-Care-Courses. The American Academy of Pediatrics' online learning site. The child care courses link on the CDSS page now opens PediaLink's main page. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - PREP Self-Assessments | shopAAP (American Academy of Pediatrics, Web page): https://shop.aap.org/Preventing-and-Managing-Infectious-Diseases-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care. CDSS links this for the book Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care, but the link now opens the AAP store's PREP Self-Assessments page. [CDSS links this over http; we link the secure https address; The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; The address CDSS links now redirects somewhere else; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) (Program for Infant Toddler Care, Web page): https://www.pitc.org/. Professional learning on caring for infants and toddlers, for family child care providers, infant care educators, coaches and trainers. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Provider Webinar 2025 Q2, slide 16 (CDSS)] - Training Academy - Child Care Aware of America (Child Care Aware of America, Web page): https://www.childcareaware.org/training-academy. Child Care Aware of America has retired this Training Academy; the page points providers to a different online training program. [The program this page described has ended; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Zero To Three (Zero To Three, Web page): https://www.zerotothree.org/. A national organization on early childhood development that supports families and professionals working with babies and toddlers. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - California Child Care Licensing – Resources for Parents and Providers (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/. CDSS's video library on licensing rules and requirements, with sections for parents, family child care providers and centers. [A page of further links; open it to see them] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Training and Educational Resources (CDSS)] - Training and Educational Resources (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/training-and-educational-resources. Training links, including mandated reporter training, which licensed providers, directors and employees must complete and renew every two years. [11 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Ask the Child Care Advocates (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Ask-Child-Care-Advocates.pdf. Slides and recording of CDSS's "Ask the Child Care Advocates" webinar, including how to reach the regional advocates. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-ask-advocates/] Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Ask-Child-Care-Advocates-es.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Ask-Child-Care-Advocates-zh.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - CCL Safe Sleep Regulations Webinar (youtube.com, Video): https://youtu.be/gi7ChIMjqjA. The recording of CDSS's webinar on the safe sleep regulations. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-safe-sleep/] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Child Care Licensing Webinars (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/webinars. CDSS's list of provider webinars: quarterly webinars since 2023 and topic webinars, with slides and translations. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/webinars.html] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Child Care Provider Webinar 2024 Q2 (Chinese slides) (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24-zh.pdf. Chinese slides from CDSS's June 25, 2024 provider webinar. The CDSS page lists this link as a Chinese version of the immunization guide. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q2/] [The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Vaccination Information (CDSS)] - Lead and Licensed Child Care Facilities (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Lead-Licensed-CCF-0923.pdf. Slides and recording of the Child Care Advocates' September 12, 2023 webinar on lead, including lead testing requirements. [Already on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-lead/] Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Lead-Licensed-CCF-0923-es.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Lead-Licensed-CCF-0923-zh.pdf. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] ## Stay informed - CCLD Subscriptions (California Department of Social Services, Online service): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/subscribe. Sign up for CDSS licensing emails, such as PINs and quarterly update newsletters, for the program you choose. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Quarterly Updates (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates. Back issues of the CDSS Child Care Licensing quarterly update newsletter; the newest listed is Winter 2023. [Older document; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers; Child Care Advocate Program (CDSS)] - Surveys (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/surveys. A CDSS child care licensing surveys page that currently says only "Coming Soon!" [Coming soon: the page has no content yet; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Previous Email Distributions (California Department of Social Services, Resource page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers/previous-email-distributions. An archive of the emails CDSS child care licensing has sent to providers, listed by date with their subject lines. [41 items from this page listed here] [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] ### Emails CDSS sent to providers, newest first (41) - July 31, 2026: Free Resources and Support for Child Care Providers (English & Español) https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Sent%2007.31.2026%20-%20Subject%20-%20Free%20Resources%20and%20Support%20for%20Child%20Care%20Providers%20%E2%80%93%20English%20Espa.pdf - April 23, 2026: Quality Initiatives Survey 2026 (English & Spanish) https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Sent%2004.23.2026%20-%20Subject%20-%20Quality%20Initiatives%20Survey%202026.pdf - April 17, 2026: Notice of the Title 24 Part 2, 7, 9 - 45-Day Public Comment Period https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/2026-04-17-Notice-Title-24-45-Day-Public-Comment-Period.pdf - April 7, 2026: Open Registration for Family Child Care at its Best Workshops (includes Spanish and Chinese translations) https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/04.07.26%20-%20Subject%20-%20Open%20Registration%20for%20Family%20Child%20Care%20at%20its%20Best%20Workshops.pdf - April 1, 2026: AG Guidance to Child Care Providers of New Legal Obligations Relating to Immigration Enforcement Actions https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Subject%20-%20AG%20Guidance%20to%20Child%20Care%20Providers%20of%20New%20Legal%20Obligations%20Relat.pdf - February 27, 2026: New Module Series - Creating Brave Spaces - Working with Adults to Disrupt Implicit Bias in Early Care and Education (including Spanish and Chinese translations) https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/02.27.206%20-%20Subject%20-%20New%20Module%20Series%20-%20%20Creating%20Brave%20Spaces%20-%20Working%20with%20Adults%20to%20Disrup.pdf - January 31, 2026: Best Practices for Maintaining a Safe and Secure Child Care Environment https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Best%20Practices%20for%20Maintaining%20a%20Safe%20and%20Secure%20Child%20Care%20Environment.pdf Also in: Spanish https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Child%20Care%20Licensing%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Maintaining%20a%20Safe%20and%20Secure%20Child%20Care%20Environment%20-%20Spanish.pdf, Chinese https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Child%20Care%20Licensing%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Maintaining%20a%20Safe%20and%20Secure%20Child%20Care%20Environment%20-%20Chinese.pdf, Somali https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Child%20Care%20Licensing%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Maintaining%20a%20Safe%20and%20Secure%20Child%20Care%20Environment%20-%20Somali.pdf, Arabic https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2026/Child%20Care%20Licensing%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Maintaining%20a%20Safe%20and%20Secure%20Child%20Care%20Environment%20-%20Arabic.pdf. - November 24, 2025: NOTICE - ByHeart Infant Formula Infant Botulism Outbreak https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/11.24.2025%20-%20Subject%20-%20NOTICE%20-%20ByHeart%20Infant%20Formula%20Infant%20Botulism%20Outbreak.pdf - August 18, 2025: Early Childhood Policy Council Meeting August 27, 2025 https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/08.18.2025%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20Early%20Childhood%20Policy%20Council%20Meeting%20August%2027,%202025.pdf - August 11, 2025: Notification Of United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Above-Ground Pools Recall https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/2025-08-11-us-cpsc-above-ground-pools-recall.pdf - May 22, 2025: Early Childhood Policy Council Meeting Notice And Agenda https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/05.22.2025%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20EARLY%20CHILDHOOD%20POLICY%20COUNCIL%20MEETING%20NOTICE%20AND%20AGENDA.pdf - May 14, 2025: Save The Date - Equity-Centered Quality Rating And Improvement System (Qris) Advisory Panel https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/05.14.2025%20-SUBJECT%20-%20SAVE%20THE%20DATE_%20Equity-Centered%20Quality%20Rating%20and%20Improvement%20System%20(QRIS.pdf - April 28, 2025: CCLD /OSFM Information regarding AB 176 Child Care Center Work Group https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/04-28-2025-subject-ccld-osfm-information-regarding-ab-176.pdf - April 16, 2025: Sharing Information From The California Department Of Public Health Office Concerning Measles https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/2025-04-16-sharing-info-california-department-public-health.pdf - March 18, 2025: Early Childhood Policy Council Parent And Workforce Advisory Committees Meeting Notice And Agenda https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/03.18.2025%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20EARLY%20CHILDHOOD%20POLICY%20COUNCIL%20PARENT%20AND%20WORKFORCE%20ADVISORY%20COMMITTEES%20M.pdf - March 14, 2025: Announcing Statewide Child Care Program Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/03.14.2025%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20ANNOUNCING%20STATEWIDE%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROGRAM%20WEBINAR.pdf - February 12, 2025: Choking Hazard-Recent Recall Of Baby Food By Gerber Child https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2025/02.12.2025%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CHOKING%20HAZARD-RECENT%20RECALL%20OF%20BABY%20FOOD%20BY%20GERBER%20CHILD.pdf - December 2, 2024: Quarterly Child Care Provider Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/12.02.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20QUARTERLY%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROVIDER%20WEBINAR.pdf - November 26, 2024: PIN 24-14-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/11.26.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20PIN%2024-14-CCP%20-%20CHILD%20CARE%20LICENSING%20WEBINARS.pdf - October 29, 2024: Child Development Permit Workgroup Recommendations Field Survey https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/10.29.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CHILD%20DEVELOPMENT%20PERMIT%20WORKGROUP%20RECOMMENDATIONS%20FIELD%20SURVEY.pdf - October 8, 2024: SFM 0424 — Adopt And Amend The 2025 Edition Of The California Building Code, Part 2, Title 24 https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/10.08.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20SFM%200424%20-%20ADOPT%20AND%20AMEND%20THE%202025%20EDITION%20OF%20THE%20CALIFORNIA%20BUILDING%20CO.pdf - September 19, 2024: Chinese Translations Of Health And Safety In Center Based Settings And Health And Safety In Family Child Care Settings https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/09.19.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CHINESE%20TRANSLATIONS%20OF%20HEALTH%20AND%20SAFETY%20IN%20CENTER%20BASED%20SETTINGS%20AND%20HE.pdf - September 12, 2024: Quarterly Child Care Provider Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/09.12.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20QUARTERLY%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROVIDER%20WEBINAR.pdf - August 30, 2024: PIN 24-12-CCP Child Care Licensing Webinars https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/08.30.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20PIN%2024-12-CCP%20CHILD%20CARE%20LICENSING%20WEBINARS.pdf - July 29, 2024: CDPH Updated Guidance For The 2024-2025 School Year https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/07.29.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CDPH%20UPDATED%20GUIDANCE%20FOR%20THE%202024-2025%20SCHOOL%20YEAR.pdf - July 17, 2024: Guardian Training Webinar For Child Care Program Licensees, Providers, And TrustLine Agencies https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/07.17.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20GUARDIAN%20TRAINING%20WEBINAR%20FOR%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROGRAM%20LICENSEES,%20PROVIDERS,%20AN.pdf - July 16, 2024: CDPH Recommends Students Get Routine Vaccines Ahead Of New School Year https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/07.16.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CDPH%20RECOMMENDS%20STUDENTS%20GET%20ROUTINE%20VACCINES%20AHEAD%20OF%20NEW%20SCHOOL%20YEAR.pdf - June 28, 2024: CDPH Warning About Diamond Shruumz Food Items https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/06.28.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CDPH%20WARNING%20ABOUT%20DIAMOND%20SHRUUMZ%20FOOD%20ITEMS.pdf - June 17, 2024: Quarterly Child Care Provider Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/06.17.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20QUARTERLY%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROVIDER%20WEBINAR.pdf - June 12, 2024: PIN 24-09-CCP Child Care Licensing Webinars https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/06.12.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20PIN%2024-09-CCP%20CHILD%20CARE%20LICENSING%20WEBINARS.pdf - June 3, 2024: Chinese Translation Of Inclusive Practices For Children With Disabilities Or Delays https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/06.03.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20CHINESE%20TRANSLATION%20OF%20INCLUSIVE%20PRACTICES%20FOR%20CHILDREN%20WITH%20DISABILITIES.pdf - May 28, 2024: Workforce Registry Survey (English, Spanish & Chinese) https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/05.28.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20WORKFORCE%20REGISTRY%20SURVERY%20(ENGLISH,SPANISH%20&%20CHINESE).pdf - May 10, 2024: Meeting Announcement Early Childhood Policy Council Meeting https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/05.10.2024%20-%20SUBJECT-%20MEETING%20ANNOUNCEMENT%20EARLY%20CHILDHOOD%20POLICY%20COUNCIL%20MEETING.pdf - April 9, 2024: Pin 24-07-CCP Guardian Training Webinar For Child Care Program Licensees, Providers, And TrustLine Agencies https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/04.09.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20PIN%2024-07-CCP%20GUARDIAN%20TRAINING%20WEBINAR%20FOR%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROGRAM%20LICENSEES,.pdf - March 20, 2024: Quarterly Child Care Provider Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/03.20.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20QUARTERLY%20CHILD%20CARE%20PROVIDER%20WEBINAR.pdf - March 8, 2024: Inclusive Early Education Resources Web Pages https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/03.08.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20INCLUSIVE%20EARLY%20EDUCATION%20RESOURCES%20WEB%20PAGES.pdf - February 26, 2024: Early Childhood Policy Council Meeting notice And Agenda https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/02.26.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20EARLY%20CHILDHOOD%20POLICY%20COUNCIL%20MEETING%20NOTICE%20AND%20AGENDA.pdf - February 16, 2024: 2023-24 Ca Farm To School Incubator Grant Program https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/02.16.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%202023-24%20CA%20FARM%20TO%20SCHOOL%20INCUBATOR%20GRANT%20PROGRAM.pdf - February 9, 2024: Public Hearing Announcement For The Child Care And Development Fund 2025-2027 State Plan https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/02.09.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20PUBLIC%20HEARING%20ANNOUNCEMENT%20FOR%20THE%20CHILD%20CARE%20AND%20DEVELOPMENT%20FUND%202025-.pdf - February 2, 2024: First Statewide Ca Farm To Early Care And Education Community Of Practice Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/02.02.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-%20FIRST%20STATEWIDE%20CA%20FARM%20TO%20EARLY%20CARE%20AND%20EDUCATION%20COMMUNITY%20OF%20PRACTICE.pdf - January 24, 2024: Dismantling The Pipeline Equity Webinar https://cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/CCLD/Provider%20Email/2024/01.24.2024%20-%20SUBJECT%20-DISMANTLING%20THE%20PIPELINE%20EQUITY%20WEBINAR.pdf ## Reports and data - Child Fatality Report (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Research-and-Data/DSSDS/Child%20Care%20Program%202025%20Child%20Fatality%20Report.pdf. CDSS's yearly count of child deaths in licensed child care centers and family child care homes, 2017 through 2025. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Community Care Licensing Division Data Hub (California Department of Social Services, Web page): https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/ccld-data. CDSS licensing data in one place: facility and capacity counts, most commonly cited deficiencies, and other reports. [link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)] - Licensed Child Care Trends (California Department of Social Services, PDF): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Research-and-Data/DSSDS/Licensed_Child_Care_Trends_2017-2019).pdf. A CDSS report comparing new licenses and closures during 2020 and 2021 with 2017 to 2019; background, not current data. [Older document; Covers 2017 to 2021, with some data to 2022.; link checked September 28, 2026; From: Resources for Providers (CDSS)]