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California Department of Social Services (DSS) and California Department of Education (CDE) 

Topics on this page (click to be directed): (Updated July 5, 2022)

• Child Care & Development Contractor Landing Page
  This contract landing page provides information for child care subsidy administrators on the California Department of Social Service’s contracting process, regulations and policies.

• Child Care & Development Division Homepage: Quick links and resources
• Newly Released Information
• CDE Early Learning & Care COVID-19 Resources
  
• CDE Fiscal Apportionment Directory
• New Contractor’s and New Program Director’s Resources
  
  
• Child Care Bulletins, Information and documents 
  
  
• DSS/CDE Upcoming Webinars 
  
  
• NEW! 2022-23 Funding Terms and Conditions 
  
  
• Provider Information Notices (PINs)/Child Care Licensing Program (CCLP)
  

Most Recent Information - If you have questions for CDE or CDSS-CCLD that you want added, email.  For CAPPA Member Best Practices, click here.

NEW OR UPCOMING

• NEW! Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-14: Revised Family Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-13: Changes to Policy Guidance Regarding In-Home License-Exempt Care
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-12: Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23
• NEW! 2022-23 Family Monthly Fee Schedule (Excel Format)
• CCB 22-11: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Child Care and Development Contract Award Allocations
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-10: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Enrollment, Attendance, and Fiscal Reporting and Reimbursement Procedures for Child Development Contractors
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-09: Emergency Closure Request
• CCB 22-08: Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP), Fiscal Year 2021-2022, One-time expansion funding via the American Rescue Act Plan (CCIP-ARPA, FY 21-23)
• CCB 22-06: Program Self-Evaluation for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-07: Changes to California Migrant Alternative Payment Programs
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-05: Changes to Governing Statutory Authority for LPCs from Education Code to Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC)
• The updated EENFS Fiscal Handbook is now available 
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-01: Announcing the Release of the Minor Renovation and Repairs Grant Request for Applications 
• Management Bulletin (MB) 22-01 Rate Reform Implementation Guidance
• Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-04: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Stage One Child Care – Immediate And Continuous Eligibility Age Requirements
• CCB 21-26E: Erratum to Direct Service Contract Reimbursement Changes.
• CCB 22-03: Guidance on Provider Payments
• CCB 22-02: Option for Direct Deposit Payments for Child Care and Development Contractors Beginning in Early 2022
• CCB 21-27: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Child Care and Development Rate Increases for Child Care Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP)
• CCB 21-26: Direct Service Contract Reimbursement Changes.
• CCB 21-25 General Child Care and Development (CCTR) Request for Application Fiscal Year 2021-22
• CCB 21-24: Program Quality Requirements
• Program Quality Improvement Branch Fiscal Year 2022 Training Schedule
• Contract Monitoring Reviews for Fiscal Year 2021–2022
• The Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) has recently posted an updated Regional Market Rate (RMR) ceilings calculator on its website. These ceilings will go into effect on January 1, 2022. 
• NOA Issuance Reminder
• CCB 21-21: Regional Market Rate (RMR) Ceiling Changes
• CCB 21-17: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Child Care and Development Budget Act Amendments
• Child Care Bulletin 21-16: California Resource and Referral Policies
• Child Care Bulletin 21-15: Reimbursements for Center-Based Programs - Effective 11/15/2021
• Child Care Bulletin 21-14: Reimbursement for School-Age Children: Voucher-Based Program - Effective 11/15/2021
• Child Care Bulletin 21-13: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Child Care and Development Budget Overview
• NEW! CCB 21-12: One-Time $600 Stipend for Child Care Providers Caring for Children Receiving a State Child Care Subsidy
• CCB 21-11: Guidance to State Subsidized Early Learning and Care Programs on the Notice of Action, Parent Appeals
• Child Care Bulletin 21-10: Equipment Purchase Approval Request
• CCB 21-09: Increase In Paid Nonoperational Days For Child Care And Development Providers
• CCB 21-08: Child Care Providers United – California (CCPU) Access To Preservice Meetings And Orientations
• CCB 21-07: Reimbursement Based on Enrollment Rather Than Attendance and Signature Requirements for Child Care and Development Programs Administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
• Child Care Bulletin 21-06: Revised Family Fee Schedule For Fiscal Year (Fy) 2021-22
• CCB 21-05: Child Care Bulletin Revised State Median Income Ceilings and Income Ranking Tables. 
• Child Care Bulletin No. 21-04: California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKS) Stage One Child Care Reimbursement Report Revision (CCP 2145)
• CCB 21-03: Guidance regarding allowed usage of the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Modified Essential View for the Implementation of the DRDP for fiscal year 2021–22.
• Fiscal Year 2021–22 Family Fee Waiver Augmentations for Preschool Programs
• Archived Information from March 2020 through July 2021

RESOURCES:

• On-line Forms and Publications A - D

• New Contractor’s and New Program Director’s Resources

• AP Best Practices & SAMPLES

• CDE Dedicated Page - Novel Coronavirus
• CDE Crisis Response Page
  
  
• Childcare is referenced as an essential need. 
• Template identifying being identified as an essential need 
• Link to Member Communications MEMBER ONLY
  
  
• Governor Newsom's Executive Orders
• Governor Newsom issues Executive Order N-33-20
• 4 April - Governor Signs Executive Order to Provide Expanded Access to Child Care for Essential Workers
• AB/SB 117.  SB 89 - Additional funding bill. Click here to see specific referenced statutes and regulation.
• California Department of Public Health -  Links to your local health service office
• Trustline Update
• Center for Disease Control 
• Free Educational Resources for Distance Learning from CDE
• 03/13/2020 - CDE Memo to the field - Early Learning and Care Program Guidance on the COVID-19 State of Emergency Situation
• The California Department of Education (CDE) is following the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and directives from the Administration. For the latest information, please go to https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx and https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx.

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Child Care Bulletins (DSS), Past Management Bulletins (CDE) and Information

For an archived listing of all Management Bulletins, please visit the CDE website.

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2022 - 23 Funding Terms and Conditions 

• Funding Terms and Conditions

• Program Requirements

  • Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP) FY 22-23
  • CalWORKs Stage Two (C2AP) FY 22-23
  • CalWORKs Stage Three (C3AP) FY 22-23
  • General Child Care & Development (CCTR) FY 22-23
  • Family Child Care Home Education Networks (CFCC) FY 22-23
  • Children with Severe Disabilities (CHAN) FY 22-23
  • Migrant Alternative Payment Program (CMAP) FY 22-23
  • Migrant Child Care and Development (CMIG) FY 22-23
  • Resource and Referral Program (CRRP) FT 22-23
  • Health and Safety Practices (CHST) FY 22-23
  • Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) FY 22-23
  • Local Child Care and Development Planning Council Program (CLPC) FY 22-23
  • General Staffing Qualifications

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Provider Information Notices (PINs)
Child Care Licensing Program (CCLP)

Provider Information Notices (PINS)

2022

2022 CCP

• PIN 22-18-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
• PIN 22-17-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation For Family Child Care Homes
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 22-16-CCP - Governor's Executive Order N-04-22 Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the Expiration of COVID-19 Waivers
• PIN 22-15-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
• PIN 22-14-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation For Family Child Care Homes
• PIN 22-13-CCP - Preventative Health and Safety Course Includes Prevention of Lead Exposure for New Applicants
• PIN 22-12-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
  Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 22-11-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation For Family Child Care Homes
• PIN 22-10-CCP - Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• PIN 22-09-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation for Family Child Care Homes
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 22-08-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 22-07-CCP - Updates to the California Department of Public Health Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs
• PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers – Frequently Asked Questions
• PIN 22-05-CCP - Statewide Launch of Child Care Licensing Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Pre-licensing Tool
• PIN 22-04-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation for Prospective Family Child Care Homes
• PIN 22-03-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 22-02-CCP - Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes
• PIN 22-01-CCP - Governor’s Executive Order N-21-21 Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the Expiration of COVID-19 Waivers
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي

• 2022 All County Letters
• 2021 All County Letters
• 2020 All County Letters

• ACEs Aware:
  • COVID-19 and Stress
  • A Message to California Health Care Providers About COVID-19 and Toxic Stress
• California Child Care Resource & Referral Network
• Child Care Employee Resources
  • Unemployment
  • CalFresh
  • Emergency Childcare Worker Signup
• Child Care Licensee Resources
  • Types of Cash Help for Providers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
  • Small Business Association (SBA)
  • Child Care Aware of America COVID-19 Flowchart
  • California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA)
• COVID-19 Response Toolkit
  • Ready to Post Flyers
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Interim US Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Persons with Potential Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Exposures: Geographic Risk and Contacts of Laboratory-confirmed Cases
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
• Department of Public Health
  • Guidance Documents: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Local Public Health Departments
  • Local County Public Health Department List
  • Local Health Department Communicable Disease Contact Information
• Emergency Medical Services Authority
  • Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC)
• New COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
• World Health Organization

Hot Topics

• The Department is available to support organizations with their emergency child care needs and to connect with community partners in the early learning and care profession so your staff can continue to provide critical services. To provide emergency temporary child care for essential workers, we recommend assessing the child care needs for your organization or community by taking the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FK56LW2
• Emergency blanket waivers can be found here. To request a waiver falling outside of the blanket, please contact your local regional office .
• Approved Emergency Child Care Waivers
• The Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency is a fluid situation with rapidly changing information and guidance. Please see https://covid19.ca.gov for an overview of the most up-to-date information.
• CDSS understands the impact the Novel Coronavirus has had on child care and the school systems. A temporary workforce may be needed in order to comply with staff to child ratios. If you are interested in working at a child care site, please click on the link below to complete a survey:
  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/emergencychildcareworker As a reminder, all temporary and permanent employees should have a background clearance.
• Announcement: To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Community Care Licensing Division is temporarily suspending all in-person orientations until further notice.

Also, in an effort to learn of facilities impacted by the Coronavirus, we urge child care providers to report to their local regional offices, any suspected Coronavirus exposure at their facilities. Please use the provided Unusual Incident Report forms: Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes.

See more DSS updates and information Here. 

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California Department of Education Resources

Past Training Handouts:

• 2019-20
• Alternative Payment Programs Reporting Essentials and Contract Changes (August 2019)
• Overview of Federal and State Requirements for Child Development Programs (December 2019)
• Audit Requirements for Child Development Program Contractors (December 2019)
• 2018-19
• Alternative Payment, CalWORKs Child Care and Family Child Care Home Education Network Contracts Review Guide (October 2018)
• Review Guide for Pilot Counties (October 2018)
• A look at the updated Review Guides (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)
• CDE Updates (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)
• 12-Month Eligibility (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)