{"id":56,"date":"2018-07-24T11:31:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T18:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.org\/cccc\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2018-07-24T11:31:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T18:31:49","slug":"applying-for-a-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.org\/community-connection-child-care\/for-providers\/applying-for-a-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for a license"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>To become a licensed family child care home provider, you will be required to complete the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lists\">\n<li>Attend a licensing orientation. There is a $25.00 fee for everyone attending the orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Complete a licensing application (application will be given at orientation).<\/li>\n<li>Pay a $73.00 application fee.<\/li>\n<li>Submit fingerprints for everyone associated with your family child care.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test for everyone associated with your family child care.<\/li>\n<li>Submit immunizations for individuals employed or volunteering at a family child care. Individuals must be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles (effective 9\/1\/2016).<\/li>\n<li>Complete a criminal record statement for everyone associated with your family child care.<\/li>\n<li>8 hours of health and safety training<\/li>\n<li>8 hours of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid<\/li>\n<li>1 hour of childhood nutrition training, which may include: Instruction in sanitary food handling, emergency preparedness and evacuation, and caring for children with special needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting Started<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step One \u2013 Orientation<\/strong><br \/>\nTo attend a Family Child Care Home Orientation, you must complete a Family Child Care Orientation Payment Form and attend an online orientation. To access the online orientation, please follow the link here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/inforesources\/child-care-licensing\/how-to-become-licensed\/register-for-an-orientation\">https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/inforesources\/child-care-licensing\/how-to-become-licensed\/register-for-an-orientation<\/a>. Each person attending the orientation must pay the $25.00 per person charge. Cash will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>A check or money order must be made payable to: Department of Social Services or DSS and mailed to one of the following address:<\/p>\n<p>Community Care Licensing<br \/>\nFRESNO REGIONAL OFFICE<br \/>\nRegional Manager, Rebecca Varela<br \/>\n1310 East Shaw Avenue, MS 29-01<br \/>\nFresno, CA 93710<br \/>\n(559) 202-3318 FAX (559) 202-3809<\/p>\n<p>PALMDALE REGIONAL OFFICE<br \/>\nRegional Manager, Scott Herring<br \/>\n39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 201, MS 29-29<br \/>\nPalmdale, CA 93551<br \/>\n(661) 789-6944 FAX (661) 789-6950<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Social Services will mail you a receipt when they receive your form and fee. When you receive your receipt, please contact CCCC to register for an orientation at (661) 861-5200 or toll-free at (877) 861-5200. You will be required to provide your receipt number in order to schedule the orientation appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Two \u2013 Application Process<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will receive information and an application packet on how to become licensed. You will be required to pay a $73.00 application fee. Your application and fee must be mailed to the following address:<\/p>\n<p>FRESNO REGIONAL OFFICE<br \/>\nRegional Manager, Rebecca Varela<br \/>\n1310 East Shaw Avenue, MS 29-01<br \/>\nFresno, CA 93710<br \/>\n(559) 243-4588 FAX (559) 243-8070<\/p>\n<p>PALMDALE REGIONAL OFFICE<br \/>\nRegional Manager, Scott Herring<br \/>\n39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 201, MS 29-29<br \/>\nPalmdale, CA 93551<br \/>\n(661) 789-6944 FAX (661) 789-6950<\/p>\n<p>CCCC Resource and Referral staff are able to provide technical assistance and review completed applications before mailing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Three \u2013 Community Care Licensing Acceptance<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department of Social Services will send you a letter with a facility number stating your application is in process. You must obtain a fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index Check for yourself, anyone over age 18 in your home, assistants, and\/or volunteers. There is a $54.00 charge for LiveScan fingerprinting that will be submitted to Community Care Licensing. For fingerprinting services, you will be required to call (800)315-4507 to schedule an appointment. You may have your fingerprints rolled at:<\/p>\n<p>Community Connection for Child Care<br \/>\n2000 K Street, Suite 110<br \/>\nBakersfield, CA 93301<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Four \u2013 Pre-Licensing Inspection<\/strong><br \/>\nA scheduled site visit will be done by an evaluator from the Department of Social Services Community Care<br \/>\nLicensing Division to check health and safety practices in the home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To become a licensed family child care home provider, you will be required to complete the following: Attend a licensing orientation. There is a $25.00 fee for everyone attending the orientation. Complete a licensing application (application will be given at orientation). Pay a $73.00 application fee. 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