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California Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• 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
• Q: Can I Have Animals In The Home Where I Want To Provide Child Care?
  A: Animals may be allowed depending on the type of animal. However, any allowed animals must be properly licensed and vaccinated.
• Q: Is A Background Check Required To Become A Licensed Family Child Care Home?
  A: Yes. Both criminal background checks and child abuse background checks are required as part of the application process. The applicant and all adults residing in the … More
• Q: Can An Employee With A Criminal History Work At A Family Child Care Home?
  A: If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual can not work or be present in any child care facility unless they … More
• Q: What Are The Application Fees For A Family Child Care Home?
  A: The application fee for a Small Family Child Care Homes is $60. The application fee for a Large Family Child Care Home is $115.
• Q: Can Anyone Make A Complaint Against My Family Child Care Home?
  A: Yes. Anyone can file a complaint against a family child care provider, including a parent of a current child in care, a parent of a child who formerly attended child … More
• Q: What Happens When Someone Makes A Complaint Against My Family Child Care Home?
  A: In most instances, the licensing staff will conduct a preliminary review and investigation of the complaint. The only time an investigation is not conducted is when … More
• Q: What Are Some Of The Minimum Qualifications Or Requirements For Becoming A Licensed Child Care Center 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: What Happens In A Child Care Center Licensing Site Inspection?
  A: A Licensing Program Analyst will conduct an inspection of your facility to make sure your facility meets the minimum requirements for the space. For instance, you must … More
• Q: Do I Have To Get Special Permit From The City Or County To Operate A Child Care Center?
  A: You will likely have to obtain a special permit and zoning clearance from your municipal government to operate a Child Care Center depending on the type and location … More
• Q: What Are The Capacity Requirements For A Child Care Center?
  A: The maximum number of children that can be cared for in a Child Care Center is limited by items such as square footage, bathroom facilities, and safety requirements. … More

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