Title: Resources for Parents
Headings: Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
TYPES OF CHILD CARE IN CALIFORNIA
SEARCH FOR YOUR FACILITY ONLINE
CHOOSING THE BEST CHILD CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY
YOU AND YOUR CHILD (REN) HAVE RIGHTS REGARDING CHILD CARE
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD CARE PROVIDER
FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A FACILITY
GET HELP WITH CHILD CARE COSTS
ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES
EARLY START: EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
CHILD CARE RELATED RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Content: Resources for Parents
CDSS Programs Community Care Licensing Child Care Licensing Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
TYPES OF CHILD CARE IN CALIFORNIA
CHILD CARE CENTERS: A Child Care Center (or Day Care Center) is usually located in a commercial building. Non-medical care and supervision is provided for infant to school age children in a group setting for periods of less than 24 hours. FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES: A Family Child Care Home must be in the licensee's own home. A Family Child Care Home reflects a home-like environment where non-medical care and supervision is provided for periods of less than 24 hours. There are Small Family Child Care Homes and Large Family Child Care Homes. Small Family Child Care Homes provide care to no more than 8 children. Large Family Child Care Homes provide care to no more than 14 children. LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE: