California Community Care Licensing

California Community Care Licensing is where you can search for a licensed program.  Links to an external site.

It is also where you can find the regulations that govern licensed child care centers.  Links to an external site.

The California Department of Social Services oversees licensed child care in California. They provide this handy Self-Assessment Guide Links to an external site. for programs to ensure they are meeting licensing standards. 

It is important to remember that licensing is meant to be a floor of care, meaning that they regulate basic health and safety standards. High Quality standards can be found on the next page.