California Child Care Licensing Resources for Parents and Providers

Welcome to your online resource for Community Care Licensing regulations and requirements.

Welcome

Welcome to your online resource for Community Care Licensing regulations and requirements

This website includes videos that explain licensing topics relevant to families and licensed child care providers. Learn more about how family child care homes and child care centers can protect and promote children’s health and safety.

An Overview of Community Care Licensing

Learn about the work of the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services in protecting the health and safety of children in licensed child care facilities.

This video provides helpful answers to the following questions:

1. How does Licensing ensure the health and safety of children in child care?
2. What types of licensed child care facilities does Licensing oversee?
3. How does Licensing work together with licensed child care providers?

Which videos are right for you?

• Parents and Families
• Family Child Care Providers
• Child Care Center Operators

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We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the families and child care programs whose participation made the development of these valuable resources possible.