In California, child care providers are licensed through the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Providers caring for children from more than one family are required to be licensed.
4Cs supports potential providers through application assistance, pre-licensing visits, business development workshops, and training. For questions or assistance please contact our ECE Specialist at (650) 517-1446.
Family Child Care Homes Licensing
Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)
Family Child Care Licensing Application Instructions
Family Child Care Licensing Application
In-person Orientation (Family Child Care and Centers)
Online Family Child Care Orientation
Licensing Requirements for Family Child Care English / Español
Family Child Care Home Capacity Requirements English / Español