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

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  • PIN 23-17-CCLD - Year-Round/Daily Reminder Of Water Safety Requirements And Measures (Superseded by PIN 24-08-CCLD)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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