California Child Care Information for Providers Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I Have To Be Licensed To Provide Child Care In California?
  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 children from two or more … more
• How Do I Become A Licensed Child Care Provider In California?
  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, submit an application, meet all … more
• How Do I Find Out When The Next Orientation Is In My Community To Become A Licensed Child Care Provider?
  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 are required to bring … more
• Do I Have To Be Licensed To Provide Child Care In California?
  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 children from two or more … more
• How Do I Become A Licensed Child Care Provider In California?
  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, submit an application, meet all … more