Congregations Caring for Children

The Licensing Process

Applicant must attend an orientation meeting.

Applicant must submit a completed application and pay fees.

Applicant receives fingerprint cards, pending facility number, instruction

sheet, and child abuse index form.

Fire clearance is ordered.

Application is reviewed.

Face to face interview is conducted.

Facility is inspected.

Criminal record and child abuse index clearances, and fire clearances, are

received by the district office.

Application is approved/denied.

For child care center programs, at least one person who has finished a 15 hour

training course in pediatric CPR and first aid, safety, and health education must

be on site at all times. Center staff must meet certain educational standards; those

who care for infants and toddlers must also complete a three unit course in child

development for this age group.

Family care providers must complete a 15 hour training course that includes

pediatric CPR and first aid, safety, and health education. Providers are also

encouraged to take a variety of classes, such as nutrition and child development.

There are 13 child care licensing offices throughout the state. You can receive

your Community Care Licensing office's number by calling 916 229 4269. These

offices also handle most licensing applications. Licensing staff also monitor child

care facilities through unannounced visits, investigate complaints, revoke li 

censes if necessary, and work to promote quality child care.

Adapted from Department of Social Services, Licensing Process for a Child Care Center

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