Become a Licensed Provider

Start a home-based child care business

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Overview

Find everything you need to get started in one place. The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network support team can answer questions, help you find training, and guide you through the process.

What This Resource Offers

  • What licensing is and why it matters
  • Provider resources and licensing basics
  • Details about the Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)
  • Contact information for your local support agency

Type

Website

Updated

2025

For

Aspiring Professional

Available in

English