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

Available in

English