How to Apply for a Family Child Care License

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Overview

To start a family child care home, you'll need to follow a four-step process guided by California's Community Care Licensing Division.

What This Resource Offers

Child care licensing laws and responsibilities
Required home orientation session
Forms and documents to gather and submit
How to prepare for the licensing inspection

Type

Video

Updated

2025

For

Business Owner

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English