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

NOTE: Prior to November 2016, CCLD information currently being communicated in PIN form was communicated in the form of Provider Letters and CCLD Information Releases.

2024

2024 CCP

  • PIN 24-15-CCP -  Summary of Assembly Bill (AB) 2806 – Expulsion and Suspension Procedures for Licensed Child Care Facilities and Child Care Development Programs 
  • PIN 24-14-CCP -  Child Care Licensing Webinars
  • PIN 24-13.1-CCP - (Supersedes PIN 24-13-CCP) Notification of Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998, Statutes of 2024, Affecting Fire Clearance Requirements for Child Care Center Licensees and Applicants
  • PIN 24-13-CCP - (Superseded by PIN 24-13.1-CCP)  Notification of Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998, Statutes of 2024, Affecting Fire Clearance Requirements for Child Care Center Licensees and Applicants
  • PIN 24-12-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
  • Translations: Español
  • PIN 24-11-CCP - Guardian Training Webinar For Child Care Program Licensees, Providers, And Trustline Agencies
  • PIN 24-10-CCP - Child Abuse Prevention And Awareness
  • PIN 24-09-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
  • PIN 24-08-CCP - 2023 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities
  • PIN-24-07-CCP - Guardian Training Webinar For Child Care Program Licensees, Providers, And Trustline Agencies
  • PIN-24-06-CCP - Announcing The Child Care Program’s Centralized Application Bureau
  • PIN-24-05-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
  • PIN-24-04-CCP- In-Person and Live Virtual Orientations for Family Child Care Homes
  • PIN-24-03-CCP - Frequency of Unannounced Child Care Licensing Inspections
  • PIN 24-02-CCP - Written Directives for the Care of Toddlers in Licensed Child Care Centers Pursuant to AB 2131 Chapter 910, Statutes of 2022
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt| Armenian | فارسی
  • PIN 24-01-CCP - Implementation of Single License Child Care Center Requirements and Related Updates
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | عربي | русский | Armenian | فارسی

2024 CCLD

2023

2023 CCP

  • PIN 23-21-CCP - Landlord Consent
  • PIN 23-20-CCP - Required Notification Prior for Making Changes to Child Care Facilities
  • PIN 23-18-CCP - Announcing New Guidance From California Department Of Public Health For Communicable Disease Mitigation
  • PIN 23-12-CCP - Updates To The California Department Of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Guidance For Child Care Providers And Programs
  • PIN 23-11-CCP - Large Family Child Care Home Single Action Door Handle Requirements
  • PIN 23-10-CCP - Resources To Support The Social And Emotional Development Of Children During Periods Of Stress Or Trauma
  • PIN 23-09-CCP - Extreme Heat Hazard Awareness Focusing On Infants And Young Children
  • PIN 23-08-CCP - 2022 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities
  • PIN 23-06-CCP - Information Regarding Brightly Colored Fetanyl, Also Referred to as “Rainbow Fentanyl”
  • PIN 23-04-CCP - End of State of Emergency Related to COVID-19 and Expiration of COVID-19 Waivers
  • PIN 23-01-CCP - Announcing Regional Office Changes in the Child Care Licensing Program (CCLP)
  • Translations: Español | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | 한국어 | عربي

2023 CCLD

  • PIN 23-20-CCLD - Estimated SSI/SSP Payment Standards Effective January 1, 2024
  • Translations: Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-19-CCLD - Phase One (1) Launch Of The Administrator Certification Online Application Portal And Upcoming Webinar
  • PIN 23-18-CCLD - Maintenance To Guardian System
  • PIN 23-17-CCLD - Year-Round/Daily Reminder Of Water Safety Requirements And Measures (Superseded by PIN 24-08-CCLD)
  • PIN 23-16-CCLD - Guardian Training Webinar For Licensees And Providers
  • PIN 23-15-CCLD - Fourth Quarter Provider Webinars
  • Translations: Español | 中文
  • PIN 23-14-CCLD - Changes To Administrator Certification Training Requirements
  • PIN 23-13-CCLD - (Supersedes PIN 21-07-CCLD) Preparation For Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, And Wildfire Emergencies
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-12-CCLD - Notifying Licensees Of New Public Disaster Response Webpage For The Community Care Licensing Division
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-11-CCLD - Notifying Licensees Using The Everbridge Emergency Notification System
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-10-CCLD - Announcing The Relocation Of Adult And Senior Care, Child Care, And Children’s Residential Regional Offices In Sacramento
  • PIN 23-09-CCLD - Provider Webinar: Introduction to the Technical Support Program
  • PIN 23-08-CCLD - Criminal Background Clearance Transfer Request (LIC 9182) And Criminal Record Exemption Transfer Request (LIC 9188) Form Updates
  • PIN 23-07-CCLD - Guardian Training Webinar For Licensees And Providers
  • PIN 23-06-CCLD - Governor's Proclamation Of A State Of Emergency To Support Storm Response And Relief Efforts, And Authority To Waive Licensing Requirements
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-05-CCLD - Criminal Background Clearance Transfers - Updated Guidance
  • PIN 23-04-CCLD - (Supersedes PIN 20-13-ASC, PIN 20-15-ASC, PIN 20-22-ASC, PIN 20-32-ASC and PIN 21-34-ASC) End Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) State Of Emergency: Resuming Regular Reporting Requirements
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-03-CCLD - End Of State Of Emergency Related To Monkeypox (MPOX)
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 23-02-CCLD - Governor's Proclamation Of A State Of Emergency To Address Severe Winter Storms
  • Translations: Español | 中文 |
  • PIN 23-01-CCLD - Winter Storm Preparedness
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog

2022

2022 CCP

2022 CCLD

2021

2021 CCP

2021 CCLD

  • PIN 21-22-CCLD - Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB) Customer Service Updates And Background Check Information
  • PIN 21-21-CCLD - COVID-19 Safety Recommendations For The Upcoming Holiday Season
  • PIN 21-20-CCLD - Rescission Of Statewide Waivers For Licensing Requirements Related To Tuberculosis (TB) Testing And Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 21-17-CCLD - The Governor's Proclamations Of A State Of Emergency Due To Fires In El Dorado, Trinity, Tehama, Shasta, Siskiyou, Nevada and Placer Counties
  • PIN 21-16-CCLD - Seasonal Reminder Of Water Safety Requirements And Measures
  • PIN 21-15-CCLD - Kidde TruSense Smoke & Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Recall
  • PIN 21-14-CCLD - Notifying Licensees Using The Everbridge Emergency Notification System
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 21-13-CCLD - Preparing For And Responding To Long-Term Drought Conditions
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • 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 - (Superseded by PIN 23-13-CCLD) Preparing For Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, And Wildfire Emergencies
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 21-06-CCLD - (Supersedes PIN 19-01-CCLD) New Forms For Complainant Intake And Reporting Notifications
  • PIN 21-05-CCLD - New Background Check Website
  • PIN 21-04-CCLD - Federal Emergency Management Agency Funeral Assistance Program For COVID-19 Funeral Expenses
  • Translation: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 21-03-CCLD - Statewide Waivers For Licensing Requirements Related To Tuberculosis (TB) Testing And Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine
  • Translation: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
  • PIN 21-02-CCLD - Updates To The Implementation of Guardian
  • PIN 21-01-CCLD - Benefits And Impacts Of The Implementation Of Guardian

2020

2020 CCP

2020 CCLD

  • PIN 20-30-CCLD - Notice Of Staffing Opportunities On The Employment Development Department's (EDD) CalJobs Website
  • PIN 20-29-CCLD - Provider Infection Prevention Helpline
  • Translation: Español | 中文 |Tagalog.pdf">Tagalog|
  • PIN 20-28-CCLD - Updated Statewide Waivers For Administrator Certification Program Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • PIN 20-27-CCLD - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection Control Guidance For Celebrations And Outings
  • PIN 20-26-CCLD - Estimated SSI_SSP payment standards effective January 1,2021
  • Translations: 中文 |
  • PIN 20-25-CCLD - Staffing Augmentation Related to COVID-19 Surge in Facility Incidence
  • PIN 20-24-CCLD - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Resumption of In-Person Complaint Investigations
  • PIN 20-23-CCLD - Disaster Response Using the Everbridge Mass Notification System
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-22-CCLD - Regulation Update Regarding Simplified Criminal Records Exemptions
  • Translations: Español | Tagalog |中文
  • PIN 20-21-CCLD - The Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency Due to Extreme Weather and Fires
  • Translations: 中文 |Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-20-CCLD - Guardian User Account Access
  • PIN 20-17-CCLD - Federal Relief Available to Licensees During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Emergency
  • Translations: Español | Tagalog |
  • PIN 20-16-CCLD - Discontinuation of the Child Abuse Central Index for State Licensed Facilities (LIC 198A FORM)
  • PIN 20-14-CCLD - Guidance for Sanitizing Laundry and a Limited Waiver of Hot Water Temperature Limits in Care Facilities
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-13-CCLD - Preparation for Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and Wildfire Emergencies
  • Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-11-CCLD - Community Care Licensing Division Online Resources on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-10-CCLD - Waiver of Administrator Certification Program Fees, License Fees, and Home Care Aide Registration Fees as a Result of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-08-CCLD - Guidelines for Providers Requesting Stores to Waive Supply Limitations Due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-07-CCLD - Suspension of all Annual Inspections to Allow Technical Assistance for Licensees Regarding the Coronavirus 2019 Disease (COVID-19)
  • PIN 20-06-CCLD - Cancellation of all Community Care Licensing Meetings
  • PIN 20-05-CCLD - Community Care Licensing Division E-Mail Address for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Related Questions
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tagalog
  • PIN 20-04-CCLD - Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency to Address Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • Translations: 中文 | Español
  • PIN 20-03-CCLD - Caregiver Background Check Bureau's New Background Check System
  • PIN 20-02-CCLD - Updated Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan Form (LIC 625)
  • PIN 20-01-CCLD - Written Directive Establishing Deadline For Appealing Deputy Director’S Decision Regarding A Civil Penalty Assessment For Abuse, Serious (Bodily) Injury, Or Death

2019

  • PIN 19-18-CCP - Emergency and Disaster Information
  • PIN 19-18-CCP - Emergency and Disaster Information (Spanish Version)
  • PIN-19-17-CCP - CDSS Online Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Changes
  • PIN-19-17-CCP - CDSS Online Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Changes (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-16-CCP - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Urges Consumers Not to Use Inclined Infant Sleep Devices
  • PIN 19-16-CCP-SP - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Urges Consumers Not to Use Inclined Infant Sleep Devices (Spanish Version).
  • PIN 19-16-CCP-VN - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Urges Consumers Not to Use Inclined Infant Sleep Devices (Vietnamese Version)
  • PIN 19-16-CCP-KR - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Urges Consumers Not to Use Inclined Infant Sleep Devices (Korean Version)
  • PIN 19-16-CCP-CH - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Urges Consumers Not to Use Inclined Infant Sleep Devices (Chinese Version)
  • PIN 19-15-CCP - Backup Generator Safety
  • PIN 19-15-CCP - Backup Generator Safety (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-14-CCP - Trauma-Informed Care
  • PIN 19-14-CCP - Trauma-Informed Care (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-13-CCP - Licensure Exemptions for Eligible California State Preschool Programs (CSPPs)
  • PIN 19-13-CCP - Licensure Exemptions for Eligible California State Preschool Programs (CSPPs) (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-12-CCP - U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission Infant Sleeper Recall
  • PIN 19-11-CCP - Informational Notice
  • PIN 19-11-CCP - Informational Notice (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-11-CCLD - Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency Due to Extremely Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions
  • PIN 19-11-CCLD - Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency Due to Extremely Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-10-CCP - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fisher-Price Infant Equipment Accessory Recall
  • PIN 19-10-CCP - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fisher-Price Infant Equipment Accessory Recall (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-10-CCLD - Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Wildfire Emergencies
  • PIN 19-10-CCLD - Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Wildfire Emergencies (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-09-CCP - Head Lice Information for Child Care Providers
  • PIN 19-09-CCP - Head Lice Information for Child Care Providers (Spanish)
  • PIN 19-09-CCLD - Division MailChimp Account Information - How Providers and Stakeholders Can Subscribe for Updates
  • PIN 19-09-CCLD - Division MailChimp Account Information- How Providers and Stakeholders Can Subscribe for Updates (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-08-CCP - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) New Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care) and School Immunization Requirements
  • PIN 19-08-CCP - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) New Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care) and School Immunization Requirements (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-08-CCLD - Test the Everbridge Disaster Notification System for Licensees
  • PIN 19-08-CCLD - Test the Everbridge Disaster Notification System for Licensees (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-07-CCP - Free Indoor Radon Gas Test Kits
  • PIN 19-07-CCP - Free Indoor Radon Gas Test Kits (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-07-CCLD - Preparation for Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Wildfire Emergencies
  • PIN 19-06-CCP - U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission Fisher-Price and Kids II Infant Equipment Recall
  • PIN 19-06-CCP - U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission Fisher-Price and Kids II Infant Equipment Recall (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-05-CCP - Notification of New Regional Offices Effective April 2019
  • PIN 19-05-CCP - Notification of New Regional Offices Effective April 2019 (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-05-CCLD - Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff For Southern California
  • PIN 19-05-CCLD - Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff For Southern California (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-04-CCP - 2018 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities: Summary and Implementation
  • PIN 19-04-CCP - 2018 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities: Summary and Implementation (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-04-CCLD - Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff for Northern California
  • PIN 19-04-CCLD - Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff for Northern California (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-03-CCP - Shortage of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  • PIN 19-03-CCP - Shortage of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-02-CCP - Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign
  • PIN 19-02-CCP - Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-01-CCLD - Communication with Complainants, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • PIN 19-01-CCLD - Communication with Complainants, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Spanish Version)
  • PIN 19-01-CCP - Child Care Inspection Tool Pilot
  • PIN 19-01-CCP - Child Care Inspection Tool Pilot (Spanish Version)

2018

  • PIN18-02-CCP - Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plans
  • PIN 18-03.1-CCP - Electronic Recordkeeping for Children's and Personnel Records
  • PIN 18-03-CCP - Electronic Recordkeeping for Children's and Personnel Records
  • PIN 18-04-CCP - 2017 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities: Summary and Implementation
  • PIN 18-05-CCP - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Revised Handbook and the Healthy Beverages in Child Care Act
  • PIN 18-06-CCP - Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Online Training and Guidance on Third Party Alternative Training Requests
  • PIN 18-01-CCLD - AB 1008 (Conviction History): Impact on Community Care Licensed Facilities
  • PIN 18-02-CCLD - Criminal Record Statement - LIC 508 Form
  • PIN 18-03-CCLD - Senior Care Inspection Tool Pilot
  • PIN 18-04-CCLD - Riverside Adult and Senior Care Regional Office Relocation
  • PIN 18-05-CCLD - Adult and Senior Care Online Application Testing Opportunity
  • PIN 18-06-CCLD - Culver City Children's Residential and Child Care Programs' Regional Office Relocation
  • PIN 18-07-CCLD - 2017 Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies
  • PIN 18-08-CCLD - Heat Preparedness
  • PIN 18-09-CCLD - Red Flag Fire Warnings and Shutting Off Power For Safety
  • PIN 18-09.1-CCLD - Red Flag Fire Warnings and Shutting Off Power For Safety (Supersedes PIN 18-09-CCLD)
  • PIN 18-10-CCLD - Reporting Requirements for Red Flag Fire Warnings and Shutting off Power for Safety
  • PIN 18-11-CCLD - Recovery Streamlining Efforts for Counties Included in the Governor's State of Emergency Executive Order Due to the November 2018 Fires

2017 PINs - Child Care Program (CCP) -

2016

Contact Us

Coronavirus General Question Inbox: CCLCOVID-19INFO@dss.ca.gov

Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Licensing Program

744 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-6040

Child Care Advocates - (916) 654-1541
ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov


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