Friends, Family and Neighbors

Friends, Family and Neighbors License-exempt child care: Some child care providers in California are classified as license-exempt caregivers and are therefore not subject to the same health and safety standards as licensed care-givers. These caregivers can provide...

Family Child Care

Family Child Care Family Child Care Homes provide care and supervision in the caregiver’s home. California has two types of Family Child Care Homes: Small Family Child Care Homes (with up to 8 children) and Large Family Child Care Homes (with up to 14 children) that...

Choosing Child Care

Choosing Quality Child Care Choosing care is an important decision for families, and there are several options available. You can search for child care near your home or work on MyChildCare.Ca.Gov. Depending on your specific circumstances, you may choose any of the...

Licensing Check + Facility Search

Licensing Check + Facility Search In addition to referrals from local Resource and Referral programs, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides a Facility Search function to help you locate and research licensed facilities. This function allows you...