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California Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: Do I Have To Be Licensed To Provide Child Care In California?
  A: In California, you don't need a license if you care for children who are related to you or if you care for children of only one other family. However, if you care for … More
• Q: How Do I Become A Licensed Child Care Provider In California?
  A: In order to get a license to operate as either a Family Child Care Home or a Child Care Center, you must attend an orientation, pay a nonrefundable orientation fee, … More
• Q: How Do I Find Out When The Next Orientation Is In My Community To Become A Licensed Child Care Provider?
  A: Orientations are scheduled on a regular basis all over California. You may sign up for an orientation by contacting the state licensing agency in your community.  … More
• Q: Do I Have To Be Licensed To Provide Child Care In California?
  A: In California, you don't need a license if you care for children who are related to you or if you care for children of only one other family. However, if you care for … More
• Q: How Do I Become A Licensed Child Care Provider In California?
  A: In order to get a license to operate as either a Family Child Care Home or a Child Care Center, you must attend an orientation, pay a nonrefundable orientation fee, … More
• Q: How Do I Find Out When The Next Orientation Is In My Community To Become A Licensed Child Care Provider?
  A: Orientations are scheduled on a regular basis all over California. You may sign up for an orientation by contacting the state licensing agency in your community. You … More
• Q: What Are Some Of The Minimum Qualifications Or Requirements For Becoming A Licensed Family Child Care Home Provider?
  A: In addition to having personal qualifications such as a genuine interest in providing child care, the ability to work long hours, and the patience to deal with … More
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Family Child Care Home Providers?
  A: Yes. Programs are classified as Small Family Child Care Homes if there are either up to 4 infants or up to 6 children plus 2 school aged children and Large Family … More
• Q: What Happens In A Family Child Care Home License Site Inspection?
  A: A Licensing Program Analyst will conduct an inspection of your home. Some of the requirements include the following: Home must be neat and clean; All fireplaces, … More
• Q: What If There Is A Pool At The Home Where I Want To Provide Child Care?
  A: Pools, spas, ponds, fountains, streams, rivers, lakes and any other body of water must be made inaccessible. Children must never be left unattended in these areas. … More

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