# Training and growing (childcare.support)

Required training, free online courses, and learning more about caring for young children.
Official information for California child care providers. Each item links to the official page; read it before acting.
Web page: https://childcare.support/training/

## Start here
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. [Also on this site: https://childcare.support/webinars.html]
- 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.
- 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.

## Free online courses (CECO)
From California Early Childhood Online, funded by CDSS. A CECO account is needed to take a course.
- Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings (Family Child Care) (8 modules/9 hours total; in English, Spanish): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=53. Lessons: Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings (Family Child Care); Module 1: An Introduction to Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings; Module 2: Roles & Relationships and the Home as a Caring and learning Environment; Module 3: An Introduction to Developing a Home-Based Curriculum; Module 4: Social Emotional Development; Module 5: Language and Literacy Development; Module 6: Mathematics Learning and Cognitive Development; Module 7: Creativity and Self-Expression and Physical and Motor Development; Module 8: Family Child Care as a Profession
- Foundational Practices in Early Care and Education (4 modules/6 hours total; in English, Spanish): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1162. Lessons: Reflective Practice Supports Working With Young Children; The Intentional Early Care and Education Provider; Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP); The Essential Role of Play in Children’s Development and Learning
- Inclusive Practices for Children with Disabilities or Delays (7 modules/10 hours total; in English, Spanish, Chinese): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1159. Lessons: Introduction: What Does it Mean to be Inclusive?; Responsive Partnerships With Families; Legal Rights, Requirements, and Responsibilities; Developing Individualized Plans; Collaborating With Families and Specialists; M6a: Creating Inclusive Environments and Experiences (Center-Based); M6b: Creating Inclusive Environments and Experiences (Home-Based)
- Social and Emotional Learning: A Foundation for Life (4 modules/5 hours total; in English, Spanish, Chinese): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1158. Lessons: What is Social and Emotional Learning?; Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Begins With Our Own Self-Awareness; The Brain Develops in Response to Its Environment; Creating a Climate for Learning
- Trauma Informed Care (3 modules/6 hours total; in English, Spanish): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1137. Lessons: Module 1: An Introduction to Early Childhood Trauma; Module 2: Trauma Informed Strategies for Children: Building Resiliency; Module 3: Enhancing Caregiver Resiliency– Self-Care
- Supporting Young Multilingual Learners (4 modules/6 hours total; in English, Spanish, Chinese): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1161. Lessons: Identifying and Understanding Children Who Are Multilingual Learners; Understanding Multilingual Development; Learning About and Engaging Families of Multilingual Learners; Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Development in Early Learning and Care Settings
- Preschool Transitional/Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) (12 modules/22 hours total; in English, Spanish, Chinese): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1224. Lessons: Introduction; Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy Development; Foundational Language Development; English Language Development; Mathematics; Science; Physical Development; Health; History-Social Science; Visual and Performing Arts
- Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Program Guidelines (3 modules/6 hours total; in English, Spanish): https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/en_modulecatalog.aspx?moduleId=1147. Lessons: Module 1: Introduction to the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines; Module 2: Leadership and Administration in Partnership with Families; Module 3: Infants and Their Care Teachers
- All CECO courses: https://childcare.support/ceco/

## Also on this site

### Webinar notes (10)
- September 29, 2026 AB 150/190 Child Care Licensing Webinar (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2026-09-29): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2026-09-29/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, 2026 Q2 (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2026-06-23): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2026-q2/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, 2025 Q4 (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2025-12-09): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2025-q4/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, December 2024 (Q4) (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2024-12-10): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q4/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, June 2024 (Q2) (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2024-06-25): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q2/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, March 2024 (Q1) (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2024-03-26): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q1/index.md
- Intro to the Technical Support Program (TSP) (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2023-10): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-tsp-intro/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, 2023 Q2 (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2023-06-27): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2023-q2/index.md
- Ask the Child Care Advocates (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2023-05-23): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-ask-advocates/index.md
- Child Care Provider Webinar, 2023 Q1 (CDSS Community Care Licensing, 2023-03-28): https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2023-q1/index.md

### Rules, each checked against its official source (5)
- 16 hours pediatric health and safety training (Health & Safety Code §1596.866; PIN 26-11-CCP): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Provider%20Requirements%20FCCH.pdf. Full rule: https://childcare.support/rules/index.md
- Pediatric CPR/first aid: 8 hours, every two years (Title 22 §100000.29(a)-(b)): https://emsa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/07/dayregs2.pdf. Full rule: https://childcare.support/rules/index.md
- Preventive health and safety: one-time course (Title 22 §100000.29(c)): https://emsa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/07/dayregs2.pdf. Full rule: https://childcare.support/rules/index.md
- Mandated reporter training, renewed every two years (Health & Safety Code §1596.8662; PIN 24-10-CCP; PIN 26-11-CCP): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN-24-10-CCP.pdf. Full rule: https://childcare.support/rules/index.md
- Quality Counts California (QCC): https://qualitycountsca.net/about/. Full rule: https://childcare.support/rules/index.md

### Notices from CDSS (PINs), newest first (24)
- PIN 26-11-CCP (2026-09-25): 2026 Budget Trailer Bills Affecting Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2026/CCP/PIN%2026-11-CCP.pdf
- PIN 26-01-CCLD (2026): Upcoming Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2026/CCLD/PIN-26-01-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 26-09-CCP (2026): Child Care Licensing Webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2026/CCP/PIN%2026-09-CCP%20-Child%20Care%20Webinar.pdf
- PIN 26-03-CCP (2026): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2026/CCP/PIN%2026-03-CCP.pdf
- PIN 26-01-CCP (2026): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2026/CCP/PIN-26-01-CCP.pdf
- PIN 25-11-CCP (2025): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2025/CCP/PIN-25-11-CCP.pdf
- PIN 25-09-CCP (2025): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2025/CCP/PIN%2025-09-CCP%20September_Webinar.pdf
- PIN 25-08-CCP (2025): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2025/CCP/PIN%2025-08-CCP%20June_Webinar_.pdf
- PIN 25-04-CCP (2025): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2025/CCP/PIN%2025-04-CCP.pdf
- PIN 24-11-CCLD (2024): Upcoming Administrator Certification Bureau Vendor Webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCLD/PIN-24-11-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 24-07-CCLD (2024): Upcoming Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCLD/PIN-24-07-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 24-15-CCP (2024): Summary of Assembly Bill (AB) 2806 – Expulsion and Suspension Procedures for Licensed Child Care Facilities and Child Care Development Programs: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN-24-15-CCP.pdf
- PIN 24-14-CCP (2024): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN-24-14-CCP.pdf
- PIN 24-12-CCP (2024): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN%2024-12-CCP.pdf
- PIN 24-09-CCP (2024): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN-24-09-CCP.pdf
- PIN 24-05-CCP (2024): Child Care Licensing Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2024/CCP/PIN-24-05-CCP.pdf
- PIN 23-19-CCLD (2023): Phase One (1) Launch Of The Administrator Certification Online Application Portal And Upcoming Webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2023/CCLD/PIN-23-19-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 23-15-CCLD (2023): Fourth Quarter Provider Webinars: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2023/CCLD/PIN-23-15-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 23-14-CCLD (2023): Changes To Administrator Certification Training Requirements: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2023/CCLD/PIN-23-14-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 23-10-CCP (2023): Resources To Support The Social And Emotional Development Of Children During Periods Of Stress Or Trauma: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2023/CCP/PIN-23-10-CCP.pdf
- PIN 22-13-CCP (2022): Preventative Health and Safety Course Includes Prevention of Lead Exposure for New Applicants: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2022/CCP/PIN-22-13-CCP.pdf
- PIN 20-28-CCLD (2020): Updated Statewide Waivers For Administrator Certification Program Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2020/CCLD/PIN-20-28-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 20-10-CCLD (2020): Waiver of Administrator Certification Program Fees, License Fees, and Home Care Aide Registration Fees as a Result of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/Pins/2020/CCLD/PIN_20-10-CCLD.pdf
- PIN 19-14-CCP (2019): Trauma-Informed Care: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20PINs/PIN%2019-14-CCP%20Trauma-Informed%20Care.pdf?ver=2019-10-24-095653-427

## Everything else for this task (16)

### Training and learning (15)
- 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.
- 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. [Also on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-ask-advocates/]
- 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.
- 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]
- CCL Intro to TSP Webinar (youtube.com, Video): https://youtu.be/-_Yz178o340. A recording of CDSS's introductory webinar on the Technical Support Program.
- CCL Safe Sleep Regulations Webinar (youtube.com, Video): https://youtu.be/gi7ChIMjqjA. The recording of CDSS's webinar on the safe sleep regulations. [Also on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-safe-sleep/]
- 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. [The CDSS label doesn't match where it goes; Also on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q2/]
- 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]
- 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.
- 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. [Also on this site: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-lead/]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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.
- 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.

### Inclusion (1)
- 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.]

Links last checked September 28, 2026. How each one was checked: https://childcare.support/checked/