The demand for child care in the state of California far exceeds the supply, creating a constant need for new, quality child care providers. The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) was established to recruit, train, and retain licensed family child care providers in targeted communities.

The goals of CCIP are:

1. To increase the number of licensed child care spaces in Riverside County for infants and toddlers by assisting potential providers through the Community Care Licensing process.
2. To improve the quality of child care being provided for infants and toddlers in licensed family child care homes in Riverside County by providing training and workshops.

Are you interested in becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider?

The California Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is a state-funded grant that will assist in increasing the number of licensed, quality family child care providers in Riverside County. If you enjoy caring for young children and want to work from home, Family Child Care could be a great career choice.

The program is free and provides training and support to individuals interested in starting a family child care home business. This includes reviewing your application and doing a pre-licensing visit.

Participants will have an opportunity to earn incentives such as books, toys, and curriculum kits. To become eligible, participants must complete a minimum of 25 hours of training.

Training Topics Include:

• Child Development and Learning
• Learning Environments and Curriculum Culture
• Diversity and Equity
• Dual Language Development
• Health
• Safety and Nutrition
• Special Needs and Inclusion
• Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation
• Leadership, Professionalism, Administration, and Supervision
• Family and Community Engagement
• Relationships, Guidance, and Interaction

Steps to Becoming Licensed

For a detailed outline of the steps required to become a Licensed Family Child Care Home, please see our flyers below.

• Steps to Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Home Provider
• Pasos para convertirse en un proveedor de cuidado infantil en el hogar con licencia profesional

For more information, you may contact Early Care and Education at (951) 826-6626 or (800) 442-4927, or email RandR@rcoe.us.