California Department of Social Services (DSS) and California Department of Education (CDE)
Topics on this page (click to be directed): (Updated January 4, 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 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.
October 22, 2021 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.
Child Care Bulletin No. 21-04: California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKS) Stage One Child Care Reimbursement Report Revision (CCP 2145)
August 26, 2021 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.
CDE and CDSS are using the same Funding Terms and Conditions (FTCs) in FY 2021/22 until further notice. Updates to the FTCs may occur upon implementation of legislation transferring program statutes from the Education Code to the Welfare and Institutions Code. All Contractors will be informed of any changes and an updated version will be posted on this page.
2021-22 Funding Terms & Conditions (FT&C's) posted on the DSS website:
PIN 21-15-CCP - Local Licensing Call for Child Care Providers
PIN 21-14-CCP - Guidance for Applying for Child Care Licensure or Expanding Existing Operations for Previously Licensed Child Care Providers, Providers Who Have Provided Care Subject to a Waiver or License Exempt Status or Individuals Considering Providing Licensed Care.
PIN 21-13-CCP - Repeal of Title 22, Section 101161(b)
PIN 21-12-CCP - Local Licensing Call for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Hot Topics
PIN 21-09-CCP - Reminder For Providers To Update Contact Information With Child Care Licensing
PIN 21-08-CCP - (Supersedes PIN 20-22-CCP) Updated COVID-19 Guidance For Cohorst, Group Size, And Ratios In Licensed & License-Exempt Child Care Settings; And Updated Guidance For County Risk Levels. Guidance And Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Individual Waivers Available For Licensed Child Care Facilities And License-Exempt Providers Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PIN 21-07-CCP - Statewide Waivers To Renew Pediatric CPR And First Aid Certifications Due To The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
PIN 21-06-CCP - COVID-19 Vaccines For The Child Care Sector
PIN 21-04-CCP - Availability Of State And Federal Funding To Test Drinking Water For Lead Contamination In Child Care Centers And For Remediation (Correction) Of Lead Contamination
PIN 21-12-CCLD - The Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency Due to the Dixie, Fly, and Tamarack Fires in Plumas, Butte, Lassen, and Alpine Counties.
PIN 21-08-CCLD - Oversight Role and Resumption of On-Site Inspections
PIN 21-07-CCLD - Preparing For Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, And Wildfire Emergencies
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 .
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.
January 19, 2022 Child Care & End Child Poverty Virtual Advocacy Day- A Partnership Event If you would like to sign on as a partner, emailCAPPA. Register Today!
January 25, 2022 CAPPA Audit Training, in partnership with CDSS, Office of Audit Services Register Today!
March 29, 2022 CAPPA Statewide Meeting, in partnership with DSS Registration available soon!
