Learn How to License Your Daycare in California

California Daycare License

Learn how to license a daycare or child care in California. We cover many topics you need to know when licensing your daycare. The OwnADaycare.com California Licensing Guide covers the following topics:

• Does your type of daycare require a license?
• What rules, laws and guidelines must be followed when operating your daycare in California?
• What is the cost of licensing your daycare or childcare in California?
• How long does your license last and how often should it be renewed?
• What information is required to be supplied when signing up for a daycare license?
• Exactly what forms are needed when applying for a daycare license?
• What requirements are there on serving meals or food at your daycare?
• What rates and or refund policy is required for a daycare in California?
• Is a criminal record clearance required for operating a daycare?
• What fingerprinting expemptions are in place for daycare volunteers or employees?
• What fire clearance is required for owning a daycare facility?
• What water supply is required when running a daycare?
• What are the penalities you may face if not following the required daycare guidliness and laws?
• What financial or personell/employee requirements are there?
• What are the teacher qualifications required to work at a daycare?
• What types of records must be kept for your daycare?
• Much much more!

Do not take the risk of starting a daycare in California before you read this guide! Fines and penalities for daycares that do not follow the proper guidelines are high and can tear away from your profits. This is something you do not need, especially in the early stages of your business startup.

Our guide also includes the necessary forms you need to license your daycare in the state of California including:

• Daycare License Application
• Applicant Information Form
• Criminal Record Statement
• Designation of Facility Responsibility
• Administrative Organization
• Monthly Operating Statement
• Financial Information Release and Verification
• Personell Report
• Personell Record
• Health Screening Report
• Emergency Disaster Plan
• Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
• Facility Sketch
• Statement Regarding Child Abuse Reporting