Request for Applications

General Child Care and Development (CCTR) FY 2022-23

PLEASE NOTE: This application is now closed. Awardees were notified of their final award status in Spring 2023.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) is administering applications for the General Child Care and Development (CCTR) program funds to provide direct services for California children from birth to age three and for children that are school-aged. Funds are available for both Local Educational Agency (LEA) and non-LEA applicants to provide full-day/full-year services on or after April 1, 2023.

ATTENTION

A second opportunity to apply for Fiscal Year 2022–23 CCTR Expansion funding is now available.

All information below applies for this second opportunity.

Please Note: All applications must be received on or before 11:59pm on March 31. Applications received after this date/time will not be considered.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding the RFA, please contact us via e-mail at CCTRRFA@dss.ca.gov or by phone at 916-639-7944.

Document Description
Request for Applications Overview and Instructions  Program Overview and Instructions for applications for FY 2022–23 CCTR.
Webinar Recording Informational Webinar Regarding the RFA Process for FY 2022–23 CCTR.

The following table contains application forms and additional resources:

Document Description Instructions
Application (PDF) Application forms for the FY 2022–23 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
Full-day/Full-year Fiscal Forms (XLSX) Full-day/Full-year fiscal forms for use in the FY 2022–23 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
FY 2022–23 Program Calendar (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2022–23 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
FY 2023–24 Program Calendar (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2023–24 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
Program Staffing Plan (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2022–23 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
CCD 30B (PDF) Subcontract Certification Required for agencies with subcontractors
STD 204 (PDF) State of California, Payee Data Record Required for non-public agencies only.
Secretary of State Web page for the Secretary of State Required for new applicants only. Print the contractor's information page and attach to the application

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. How do I submit a General Child Care and Development (CCTR) application for California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development (CCDD) programs?
  2. CCTR Request for Application (RFA) applications are submitted via e-mail at CCTRRFA@dss.ca.gov. Applicants may choose to sign the application with the following methods:
    • Electronic signature
    • Digital signature
    • Physical signature (if scanning the CCTR)
    If the applicant is experiencing difficulties with submitting an application electronically, please contact the CCTR RFA Team at CCTRRFA@dss.ca.gov.
  3. When is the CCTR RFA due?
  4. The application packages must be received in the CCTR RFA inbox on or before 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2023. The PDF file title should include the Agency’s name, followed by “CCTRRFA”.
  5. Will I receive confirmation that the CCDD has received my application?
  6. Yes, the sender will receive a reply from the CCTR RFA team confirming receipt.
  7. We are considering applying for a new Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN). The application asks for names and information on the family child care programs and staff that will participate. We would like to wait to be awarded the grant and then enroll family child care providers that meet the requirements. Is it possible to list staffing and program specifics as to be determined on the application?
  8. You do not need to supply the names of the provider during the application to supply the provider’s name, and license number before you can receive process; however, you will need your contract.
  9. Although the CCTR RFA gives priority to the 0-3 age frame, can applicants still apply to serve solely school-age children?
  10. Programs with school-age children are eligible for funding, however the priority for funding is ages 0-3.
  11. Currently, I have a contract for 45 children under the California State Preschool Program (CSPP). Will my contract allow me to have 33 Preschoolers and 12 toddlers? I'm asking if the two contracts, CSPP and CCTR, can be combined to equal 45 total? I'm only licensed for ages 2-6 years 48 total.
  12. Yes, you may apply for CCTR in addition to your CSPP contract.
  13. I've been the Program Director for the last 4 years (employed for over 10 years), but do not possess a Bachelor’ degree or the total amount of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units mentioned. Is this mandatory for this application to be processed, as well as the rest of the staff - Teachers needing permits and the total amount of ECE units?
  14. It is not mandatory for applicant to have qualified staff in place during the application process, however, all program staff must be qualified for the position held.  Each program operating two or more sites has a qualified program director.  Each program with more than one site has a qualified site supervisor at each site. Each site has qualified teachers.
  15. On the Program Staffing Plan, Section B: Since the FCCHEN providers will not be employees of our company and the number and ages of children placed the homes will vary, there is no way to establish a salary range for the Providers.  It seems clear from the instructions that the Providers should be listed as Support Services (SS) employees.  Should we just leave the salary range blank?
  16. You do not need to indicate a salary range for non-employees
  17. What is the usual number of children and providers in a FCCHEN?
  18. The number of children and providers in a FCCHEN varies by applicant.
  19. The application asks for the names of the programs we will use and the staff we will use for coaching.  We would like to receive the funds first and then choose our providers and hire the coaching staff.  Is it acceptable to enter “to be determined” on the application form?
  20. TBD for staff is ok but you need to input provider’s names and license number on the application. You do not need to supply the names of the provider during the application process; however, you will need to supply the provider’s name, and license number before you can receive their contract.
  21. We currently have a contract for a Family Child Care Home Education Network that is through CFCC not CCTR. CFCC is another type of FCCHEN.  Our current family child care providers follow title 22 for staffing and ratios. Would family child care providers need to follow title 5 staffing and ratio requirements?
  22. Title 5 ratio need to be followed and this is the requirement for the qualifications for FCCHEN providers and agency support staff.

Total awarded over both rounds: $277,060,565

Proposed Award CCTR RFA FY 2022-2023 Round 1

Contractor Proposed Award
*These amounts are subject to change based on final contract execution.
A Better Choice Preschool $1,966,288
ABC Learning Preschool $1,106,931
Allies for Every Child $1,337,440
Boys and Girls Club Garden Grove $575,070
California Children's Academy $1,671,194
California State University, Sacramento $517,761
Child Care Resource Center $10,547,489
Children's Choice Academy $5,000,000
Children's Choice Learning $5,000,000
Coastside Child Development Center $197,071
Colusa COE $445,311
Creative Beginnings $1,553,767
Desert Community College $753,024
Early Development Services $7,955,894
Eastmont Community $1,160,615
Family of Prayer and Praise Church $1,624,302
Felton Institute $3,275,062
Foundation Success Academy $512,750
Fresno USD $1,765,850
Go Kids Inc $1,509,700
Imperial COE $619,610
Just 4 Kids $3,323,881
Kids Konnect $2,221,720
Kidz Korner Children's Center $2,728,588
Kinder Kids Montessori $1,097,884
Little Star Preschool $483,548
Martha's Village & Kitchen $423,510
Mountain Empire USD $621,354
Only Love Children's Center $447,003
Orange County Headstart $465,331
Pathways LA $1,267,677
Peninsula Family $2,734,761
Play Counts $1,173,990
Redlands Day Nursery $583,752
Sacramento Employment and Training $924,274
San Joaquin County (SJC) Child Abuse $374,864
Santa Barbara COE $1,163,881
Siskiyou Child Care Council $420,409
Tehama COE $1,603,363
The Open Door Network $191,183
The Unity Council - Alameda $1,138,953
Tiny Scholars $960,759
TOOTRIS LLC $1,397,739
Vista Del Mar $901,677
Waterford USD $209,296
Wu Yee Children's Services $1,831,264
YMCA of East Bay $9,581,195
Total (47 Awardees) $87,366,985

Proposed Award CCTR RFA FY 2022-2023 Round 2

Contractor Proposed Award
*These amounts are subject to change based on final contract execution.
AB Kids, LLC. $2,133,680
ABC Learning Preschool & Childcare Inc $1,896,325
Amado Early Education Experience $1,654,763
Around the Korner $1,337,215
Assoc. Students Calif. St. University Long Beach $376,421
Associated Students of SF State University $689,066
Azusa Discovery Center $2,246,913
Baldwin Park USD $3,467,642
Burbank Community YMCA $344,442
Busy Babies Daycare $872,313
Butte-Glenn Community College District $339,861
Catalyst Family INC $3,350,948
Children's Paradise Inc $10,630,772
City of Santa Ana Parks and Rec $6,691,179
Community Action Partnership Marin $5,632,189
Community Action Partnership Sonoma $1,667,574
Dandeeland Learning Center, Inc $5,747,707
Early Start Education Center $3,345,760
Easter Seals Southern CA $2,767,384
EDUCATE: Advancing Early Childhood Education, Parenting and Literacy $665,900
El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. $1,805,360
Farmworkers Institute of Education $1,458,793
First United Methodist Church Modesto $1,775,579
Healthy Solutions $4,434,566
Isla Vista Youth Projects $1,478,836
Kids Hub Childcare $2,029,470
Learning Jungle $11,458,617
Los Angeles Community College District $3,954,854
M and C Creekside, LLC $603,036
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation $17,184,014
Mundo de Ninos Academy $972,338
North Bay Children's Center $1,306,213
North County Community Services $2,385,813
Nunes Child Care Center $3,201,254
Oak Tree Learning Center $992,379
Olive Tree Learning Academy $363,428
Options for Learning $1,547,451
Rainbow in a Cloud CDC $465,814
Rainforest Child Care Center $5,630,904
Rancho Santiago Community College District $913,019
Redlands Day Nursery $890,222
Renu Hope Foundation $4,110,749
Revelation Academy $5,637,377
Riverside County Superintendent of Schools $2,598,488
Savanna School District $4,837,759
Scientia Education Solutions Corp $15,917,767
Serenity INC $330,243
Sunshine's Preschool Academy $976,254
The Regents of the UC Riverside $283,571
Tots of Love Child Dev Center LLC $4,588,004
Training and Research Foundation $1,828,333
Twigs to Trees, Inc. $2,082,788
VCCCD Oxnard College $533,119
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles $273,377
William Law Foundation $18,216,131
Wu Yee Children's Services $1,513,441
YMCA Corona Norco $923,892
YMCA Long Beach $2,120,893
YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles $1,072,661
Young World II Infants $1,138,719
Total (60 Awardees) $189,693,580