California Child Care Information

Special Notes for California Students

California child care providers may use our courses toward a CCP or CDA, as well as CDA, NAC and CCP renewal. Click on the "CDA benefits" button to learn how you can use a CDA in California.  Click a button for more information:

California Requirements:  Our courses may be accepted as Professional Growth Activities in your local Compensation and Retention Encourage Stability (CARES) program.

We have been informed that our courses are accepted for the CARES program in Riverside County, California and are eligible for the Riverside County Child Care Stipend Program. For more information visit www.riversidecareersacademy.org

Please consult your local CARES program to learn if our courses may be used in your county. The following websites provide information regarding California’s CARES program: www.childdevelopment.org  and  http://uwba.org/matters/w4qcc/w4qcc_caresmodel.htm

For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in California, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency should be able to give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.