California Childcare Licensing Checklist

Thinking about opening a daycare in California? Here’s a simple checklist of the licensing process so you know what to expect:

✔ Step 1: Review licensing requirements online
✔ Step 2: Register for and attend orientation
✔ Step 3: Complete your application packet and gather supporting documents
✔ Step 4: Submit your application and pay fees
✔ Step 5: Wait for preliminary review
✔ Step 6: Complete criminal background checks
✔ Step 7: Compliance and application review
✔ Step 8: Obtain fire clearance (if required)
✔ Step 9: Complete your pre-licensing inspection
✔ Step 10: Finish any final requirements
✔ Step 11: Receive your child care license

One important part many new providers overlook:

Before you can be licensed, California requires 8 hours of Preventive Health & Safety Training, including:
• Preventive Health & Safety
• Nutrition
• Lead Poisoning Prevention

The good news? This certificate does not expire and is only required once.

We offer CA-EMSA approved live Zoom classes weekly for just $85. We even have the option of next-day certificate delivery available.

Get this requirement checked off your list today, click below to book your class now:
https://www.capreventivehealthandsafety.com/#book-your-class-now

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