Inspiring & Educating Early Care and Education Leaders
LPC Reporting & Subsidy Resources
Essential tools, forms, and guidance for Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) coordinators to meet state mandates and reporting requirements.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
Training modules for LPCs covering the history and structure of the Local Child Care & Development Planning Council. The California Early Learning and Development System delivers integrated modules based on state-of-the-art information for early learning and development and best practices in early education. New modules are in development!
Visit CECO →
LPC Reporting Forms
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Local Planning Council Forms
Official CDSS forms and documentation required for LPC compliance and annual reporting.
Access LPC Forms →
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Needs Assessment Form (Blank)
Official blank CCCCA needs assessment form for local planning councils to identify community child care needs.
Download PDF →
Local Subsidy Priority Setting Resources
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Instructions for Identifying Local Priorities and Forms
CDSS guidance on establishing and documenting subsidy priorities for your local planning council per Management Bulletin 15-04.
View Instructions →
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Board of Supervisors Resolution on LPC Priorities
Sample resolution template for presenting LPC subsidy priorities to your county Board of Supervisors.
Download Sample Resolution →
Needs Assessment Tools
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American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Leading research organization providing evaluation, technical assistance, and policy studies related to early education.
www.air.org →
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Early Learning Needs Assessment Tool (ELNAT)
An interactive tool to assess early learning needs in your community and region.
www.elneedsassessment.org →
Child Care Fundamentals
Links to useful information and recent reports relevant to the field of early care and education in California's cities and counties.
Electronic Resources Guide
Comprehensive information on e-mail newsletters, listserves, websites, organizations, and grant resources related to child care in California.
Download PDF
Childcare 101
What is child care? Types of facilities, government relationships, licensing, and regulation explained — a presentation for child care coordinators in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Visit ChildCare Aware
ECE Acronyms Reference
A comprehensive A-to-W list of acronyms used in the child care coordinator profession — an essential desk reference for anyone in early care and education.
Download PDF
Child Care Licensing Program
The CDSS Child Care Licensing Program ensures health and safety in care through 19 regional offices, monitoring facilities and providing technical assistance statewide.
CDSS Licensing Info
Ensuring Safe & Healthy Child Care
Federal guidance on choosing licensed child care providers, understanding minimum requirements, and monitoring compliance with health and safety standards.
Visit Childcare.gov
CCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The latest public policy guiding principles from the California Child Care Coordinators Association for fiscal year 2025–26 — a key advocacy reference document.
Download PDF
Organizations & Networks
A curated directory of California-based and national organizations supporting the early care and education field — from policy and advocacy to research and professional development.
California · Policy
Berkeley Media Studies Group
Helps organizations develop media advocacy plans to change policy and influence decision-makers on health and social justice issues.
www.bmsg.org ↗
National · Research
Brookings Institution
Research centers for education policy including the Center on Children & Families, Center for Universal Education, and Brown Center on Education Policy.
brookings.edu ↗
California
Building Child Care (BCC)
Centralized clearinghouse improving child care providers' access to financial resources for facilities development projects in California.
www.buildingchildcare.org ↗
California · Policy
CA Dept. of Social Services
Information on Child Welfare Systems and Child Care Licensing to assist business partners in understanding CDSS policies and practices.
cdss.ca.gov ↗
California · National
California AEYC (CAEYC)
Local chapter of NAEYC dedicated to advancing excellence in early care and education. Provides professional development, public policy, and annual conference resources.
www.caeyc.org ↗
California · Policy
California Budget Center
Works to improve public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of Californians with low and middle incomes.
calbudgetcenter.org ↗
California
CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network
State-funded, community-based R&R programs in every county supporting parents, child care providers, and local communities since 1976.
www.rrnetwork.org ↗
California
California Dept. of Education
Statewide education system information including local planning councils, child development programs, and specialized programs statewide.
www.cde.ca.gov ↗
California · National
California Head Start Association
Leadership and advocacy for Head Start programs statewide — the federal program promoting school readiness for children birth–5 from low-income families.
headstartca.org ↗
California · Policy
Capitol Advisors Group
Experts in California politics, education policy, finance, and legislative strategy helping clients achieve important outcomes in California.
capitoladvisors.org ↗
National · Policy
Center for Law & Social Policy (CLASP)
National nonpartisan anti-poverty nonprofit advancing policy solutions for low-income people with over 50 years of federal, state, and local experience.
www.clasp.org ↗
Research · National
Center for Study of Child Care Employment
UC Berkeley center focused on issues relating to teachers and providers working in center-based and home-based early care and education settings across the U.S.
cscce.berkeley.edu ↗
Research · National
Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Promotes high-quality research in child care and early education and its use in policymaking. Resources for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
childcareresearch.org ↗
National · Policy
Child Care Law Center
National nonprofit using legal tools to make high-quality, affordable child care available to every child, family, and community.
childcarelaw.org ↗
National · Research
Children Now
Research and action organization dedicated to assuring that children grow up in economically secure families.
www.childrennow.org ↗
California
First 5 California
Founded via Prop 10 in 1998 to provide programs and services for children ages 0–5. Invests in early learning and care to help children and families thrive.
first5california.com ↗
National · Data
KIDS COUNT
Annie E. Casey Foundation initiative tracking the status of children in the U.S., providing reliable data and policy recommendations for legislators and advocates.
aecf.org/kidscount ↗
California · Data
KidsData.org
Data and resources about the health of California's children, searchable by region, demographic groups, and topics. A Lucille Packard Foundation program.
www.kidsdata.org ↗
California · Policy
Official CA Legislative Information
Find current California legislation including child care and education bills by status, author, committee, floor location, and date ranges.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov ↗
National
Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)
Steward for capital invested in housing, child care, education, and community-building. Bridges private capital markets and low-income neighborhoods.
www.liifund.org ↗
National
NAEYC
Professional membership organization promoting high-quality early learning for all children birth–age 8 by connecting practice, policy, and research. Leads to National Accreditation.
www.naeyc.org ↗
National
National Association of R&R Agencies
Network of over 700 R&R agencies ensuring families in 99% of populated U.S. ZIP codes have access to high-quality, affordable child care.
www.ccrcca.org ↗
National · Policy
National Women's Law Center
Protects and advances the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and across all aspects of their lives — including access to quality child care.
www.nwlc.org ↗
California
Quality Counts California (QCC)
Statewide effort to strengthen California's early learning and care system to support young children and their families.
qualitycountsca.net ↗
National · Research
The Insight Center
National research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to building economic health and opportunity in vulnerable communities.
www.insightcced.org ↗
California · Tribal
Tribal Child Care Assoc. of California
Established 2006, TCCAC specializes in Tribal families, children, and communities in tribally regulated child care settings on and off tribal lands.
tribalchildcareca.org ↗
No organizations match this filter.
Public Policy Resources
Stay current on California child care policy, advocacy tools, and legislative developments affecting early care and education programs statewide.
CCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The California Child Care Coordinators Association's official public policy guiding principles for FY 2025–2026, outlining priorities and positions for the LPC community statewide.
Download PDF →
EveryChild CA Advocacy Hub
Track current ECE legislation, access advocacy alerts, and connect with state policy initiatives through EveryChild California's advocacy center.
Visit Advocacy Hub
ECE Voices: Advocacy Network
Join the Educators' Advocacy Network to amplify your voice in California child care and education policy discussions and legislative priorities.
Join ECE Voices
CA Legislative Information
Access current California legislation including child care and education bills, searchable by status, author, committee, or date ranges for legislative actions.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Federal Funding Freeze Update
The latest information on the federal funding freeze and California's response, including guidance for ECE program administrators navigating the impact.
Read the Update
Emergency Preparedness
Resources and guidance to help early care and education programs prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations and disasters.
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Access the CCCCA's full emergency preparedness resource library, including guidelines for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and program continuity planning.
Visit Resource Page →
COVID-19 & Health Emergency Guidance
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COVID-19 Resources for Child Care
Guidance documents, health and safety protocols, and regulatory updates for child care programs navigating public health emergencies.
View COVID-19 Resources →
General Emergency Resources
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California Dept. of Social Services — Child Care Licensing
CDSS guidance on facility compliance, closures, and reopening procedures during declared emergencies or disasters.
CDSS Licensing Info →
-
EveryChild CA Training Resources
Access webinars and training on emergency planning, continuity of operations, and staff support during crises.
View Training Resources →
Join the EveryChild California Community
Connect with over 2,500 Early Childhood Education professionals. Access member-exclusive tools, trainings, and advocacy resources designed to strengthen your program and amplify your impact.
LPC Reporting & Subsidy Resources
Essential tools, forms, and guidance for Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) coordinators to meet state mandates and reporting requirements.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
Training modules for LPCs covering the history and structure of the Local Child Care & Development Planning Council. The California Early Learning and Development System delivers integrated modules based on state-of-the-art information for early learning and development and best practices in early education. New modules are in development!
Visit CECO →LPC Reporting Forms
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Local Planning Council Forms
Official CDSS forms and documentation required for LPC compliance and annual reporting.
Access LPC Forms → -
Needs Assessment Form (Blank)
Official blank CCCCA needs assessment form for local planning councils to identify community child care needs.
Download PDF →
Local Subsidy Priority Setting Resources
-
Instructions for Identifying Local Priorities and Forms
CDSS guidance on establishing and documenting subsidy priorities for your local planning council per Management Bulletin 15-04.
View Instructions → -
Board of Supervisors Resolution on LPC Priorities
Sample resolution template for presenting LPC subsidy priorities to your county Board of Supervisors.
Download Sample Resolution →
Needs Assessment Tools
-
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Leading research organization providing evaluation, technical assistance, and policy studies related to early education.
www.air.org → -
Early Learning Needs Assessment Tool (ELNAT)
An interactive tool to assess early learning needs in your community and region.
www.elneedsassessment.org →
Child Care Fundamentals
Links to useful information and recent reports relevant to the field of early care and education in California's cities and counties.
Electronic Resources Guide
Comprehensive information on e-mail newsletters, listserves, websites, organizations, and grant resources related to child care in California.
Download PDFChildcare 101
What is child care? Types of facilities, government relationships, licensing, and regulation explained — a presentation for child care coordinators in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Visit ChildCare AwareECE Acronyms Reference
A comprehensive A-to-W list of acronyms used in the child care coordinator profession — an essential desk reference for anyone in early care and education.
Download PDFChild Care Licensing Program
The CDSS Child Care Licensing Program ensures health and safety in care through 19 regional offices, monitoring facilities and providing technical assistance statewide.
CDSS Licensing InfoEnsuring Safe & Healthy Child Care
Federal guidance on choosing licensed child care providers, understanding minimum requirements, and monitoring compliance with health and safety standards.
Visit Childcare.govCCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The latest public policy guiding principles from the California Child Care Coordinators Association for fiscal year 2025–26 — a key advocacy reference document.
Download PDFOrganizations & Networks
A curated directory of California-based and national organizations supporting the early care and education field — from policy and advocacy to research and professional development.
Berkeley Media Studies Group
Helps organizations develop media advocacy plans to change policy and influence decision-makers on health and social justice issues.
www.bmsg.org ↗Brookings Institution
Research centers for education policy including the Center on Children & Families, Center for Universal Education, and Brown Center on Education Policy.
brookings.edu ↗Building Child Care (BCC)
Centralized clearinghouse improving child care providers' access to financial resources for facilities development projects in California.
www.buildingchildcare.org ↗CA Dept. of Social Services
Information on Child Welfare Systems and Child Care Licensing to assist business partners in understanding CDSS policies and practices.
cdss.ca.gov ↗California AEYC (CAEYC)
Local chapter of NAEYC dedicated to advancing excellence in early care and education. Provides professional development, public policy, and annual conference resources.
www.caeyc.org ↗California Budget Center
Works to improve public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of Californians with low and middle incomes.
calbudgetcenter.org ↗CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network
State-funded, community-based R&R programs in every county supporting parents, child care providers, and local communities since 1976.
www.rrnetwork.org ↗California Dept. of Education
Statewide education system information including local planning councils, child development programs, and specialized programs statewide.
www.cde.ca.gov ↗California Head Start Association
Leadership and advocacy for Head Start programs statewide — the federal program promoting school readiness for children birth–5 from low-income families.
headstartca.org ↗Capitol Advisors Group
Experts in California politics, education policy, finance, and legislative strategy helping clients achieve important outcomes in California.
capitoladvisors.org ↗Center for Law & Social Policy (CLASP)
National nonpartisan anti-poverty nonprofit advancing policy solutions for low-income people with over 50 years of federal, state, and local experience.
www.clasp.org ↗Center for Study of Child Care Employment
UC Berkeley center focused on issues relating to teachers and providers working in center-based and home-based early care and education settings across the U.S.
cscce.berkeley.edu ↗Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Promotes high-quality research in child care and early education and its use in policymaking. Resources for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
childcareresearch.org ↗Child Care Law Center
National nonprofit using legal tools to make high-quality, affordable child care available to every child, family, and community.
childcarelaw.org ↗Children Now
Research and action organization dedicated to assuring that children grow up in economically secure families.
www.childrennow.org ↗First 5 California
Founded via Prop 10 in 1998 to provide programs and services for children ages 0–5. Invests in early learning and care to help children and families thrive.
first5california.com ↗KIDS COUNT
Annie E. Casey Foundation initiative tracking the status of children in the U.S., providing reliable data and policy recommendations for legislators and advocates.
aecf.org/kidscount ↗KidsData.org
Data and resources about the health of California's children, searchable by region, demographic groups, and topics. A Lucille Packard Foundation program.
www.kidsdata.org ↗Official CA Legislative Information
Find current California legislation including child care and education bills by status, author, committee, floor location, and date ranges.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov ↗Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)
Steward for capital invested in housing, child care, education, and community-building. Bridges private capital markets and low-income neighborhoods.
www.liifund.org ↗NAEYC
Professional membership organization promoting high-quality early learning for all children birth–age 8 by connecting practice, policy, and research. Leads to National Accreditation.
www.naeyc.org ↗National Association of R&R Agencies
Network of over 700 R&R agencies ensuring families in 99% of populated U.S. ZIP codes have access to high-quality, affordable child care.
www.ccrcca.org ↗National Women's Law Center
Protects and advances the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and across all aspects of their lives — including access to quality child care.
www.nwlc.org ↗Quality Counts California (QCC)
Statewide effort to strengthen California's early learning and care system to support young children and their families.
qualitycountsca.net ↗The Insight Center
National research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to building economic health and opportunity in vulnerable communities.
www.insightcced.org ↗Tribal Child Care Assoc. of California
Established 2006, TCCAC specializes in Tribal families, children, and communities in tribally regulated child care settings on and off tribal lands.
tribalchildcareca.org ↗Public Policy Resources
Stay current on California child care policy, advocacy tools, and legislative developments affecting early care and education programs statewide.
CCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The California Child Care Coordinators Association's official public policy guiding principles for FY 2025–2026, outlining priorities and positions for the LPC community statewide.
Download PDF →EveryChild CA Advocacy Hub
Track current ECE legislation, access advocacy alerts, and connect with state policy initiatives through EveryChild California's advocacy center.
Visit Advocacy HubECE Voices: Advocacy Network
Join the Educators' Advocacy Network to amplify your voice in California child care and education policy discussions and legislative priorities.
Join ECE VoicesCA Legislative Information
Access current California legislation including child care and education bills, searchable by status, author, committee, or date ranges for legislative actions.
leginfo.legislature.ca.govFederal Funding Freeze Update
The latest information on the federal funding freeze and California's response, including guidance for ECE program administrators navigating the impact.
Read the UpdateEmergency Preparedness
Resources and guidance to help early care and education programs prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations and disasters.
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Access the CCCCA's full emergency preparedness resource library, including guidelines for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and program continuity planning.
Visit Resource Page →COVID-19 & Health Emergency Guidance
-
COVID-19 Resources for Child Care
Guidance documents, health and safety protocols, and regulatory updates for child care programs navigating public health emergencies.
View COVID-19 Resources →
General Emergency Resources
-
California Dept. of Social Services — Child Care Licensing
CDSS guidance on facility compliance, closures, and reopening procedures during declared emergencies or disasters.
CDSS Licensing Info → -
EveryChild CA Training Resources
Access webinars and training on emergency planning, continuity of operations, and staff support during crises.
View Training Resources →
Join the EveryChild California Community
Connect with over 2,500 Early Childhood Education professionals. Access member-exclusive tools, trainings, and advocacy resources designed to strengthen your program and amplify your impact.
LPC Reporting & Subsidy Resources
Essential tools, forms, and guidance for Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) coordinators to meet state mandates and reporting requirements.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
Training modules for LPCs providing history and structure of the Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC). The California Early Learning and Development System delivers an integrated set of modules based on state-of-the-art information for early learning and development and best practices in early education. New modules are in development!
Visit CECO →LPC Reporting Forms
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Local Planning Council Forms
Official forms and documentation required for LPC compliance, available through the California Department of Social Services.
Access LPC Forms → -
Needs Assessment Form (Blank)
Blank CCCCA needs assessment form for local planning councils to identify community child care needs.
Download PDF →
Local Subsidy Priority Setting Resources
-
Instructions for Identifying Local Priorities and Forms
CDSS guidance on how to establish and document subsidy priorities for your local planning council area per Management Bulletin 15-04.
View Instructions → -
Board of Supervisors Resolution on LPC Priorities
Sample resolution template for presenting LPC subsidy priorities to your county Board of Supervisors.
Download Sample Resolution →
Needs Assessment Tools
-
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Leading research organization providing evaluation, technical assistance, and policy studies related to early education.
www.air.org → -
Early Learning Needs Assessment Tool (ELNAT)
An interactive tool to assess early learning needs in your community and region.
www.elneedsassessment.org →
Child Care Fundamentals
Links to useful information and recent reports relevant to the field of early care and education in California's cities and counties.
Electronic Resources Guide
Comprehensive information on e-mail newsletters, listserves, websites, organizations, and grant resources related to child care.
Download PDFChildcare 101
What is child care? Types of facilities, government relationships, licensing, and regulation explained — a presentation for use by child care coordinators. Available in PowerPoint and PDF.
Visit ChildCare AwareECE Acronyms Reference
A comprehensive A-to-W list of acronyms used in the child care coordinator profession — a must-have reference for anyone working in early care and education.
Download PDFChild Care Licensing Program
The core mission of the CDSS Child Care Licensing Program is to ensure the health and safety of children in care through 19 regional offices throughout California.
CDSS Licensing InfoEnsuring Safe & Healthy Child Care
Federal guidance on choosing licensed child care providers, understanding minimum requirements, and monitoring for health and safety compliance.
Visit Childcare.govCCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The latest public policy guiding principles document from the California Child Care Coordinators Association for fiscal year 2025–26.
Download PDFOrganizations & Networks
A curated directory of national and California-based organizations supporting the early care and education field — from policy and advocacy to research and professional development.
Berkeley Media Studies Group
Helps organizations develop media advocacy plans to change policy and influence decision-makers on health and social justice issues.
www.bmsg.org ↗Brookings Institution
Research centers for education policy including the Center on Children and Families, Center for Universal Education, and Brown Center on Education Policy.
Brookings.edu ↗Building Child Care (BCC)
Centralized clearinghouse of information and services to improve child care providers' access to financial resources for facilities development in California.
www.buildingchildcare.org ↗California Dept. of Social Services
Information on Child Welfare Systems and Child Care Licensing to assist business partners in understanding CDSS policies and practices.
cdss.ca.gov ↗California AEYC (CAEYC)
The local chapter of NAEYC dedicated to advancing excellence in early care and education. Provides professional development, public policy, and annual conference resources.
www.caeyc.org ↗California Budget Center
Works to improve public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of Californians with low and middle incomes.
www.calbudgetcenter.org ↗CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network
State-funded, community-based R&R programs in every county that support parents, child care providers, and local communities. Operating since 1976.
www.rrnetwork.org ↗California Dept. of Education
Statewide education system information including local planning councils and child development programs.
www.cde.ca.gov ↗California Head Start Association
Provides leadership and advocacy for Head Start programs across the state — the federal program promoting school readiness for children birth to age five from low-income families.
headstartca.org ↗Capitol Advisors Group
Experts in California politics, education policy, finance, and legislative strategy helping clients succeed in achieving important outcomes.
capitoladvisors.org ↗Center for Law & Social Policy (CLASP)
National nonpartisan anti-poverty nonprofit advancing policy solutions for low-income people with over 50 years of experience at federal, state, and local levels.
www.clasp.org ↗Center for Study of Child Care Employment
UC Berkeley center focused on issues relating to teachers and providers working in center-based and home-based early care and education settings.
cscce.berkeley.edu ↗Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Promotes high-quality research in child care and early education and its use in policymaking. Resources for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
www.childcareresearch.org ↗Child Care Law Center
National nonprofit using legal tools to make high quality, affordable child care available to every child, family, and community.
www.childcarelaw.org ↗Children Now
Research and action organization dedicated to assuring that children grow up in economically secure families.
www.childrennow.org ↗First 5 California
Founded via Prop 10 in 1998 to provide programs and services for children 0 to 5. Invests in early learning and care to help children and families thrive.
first5california.com ↗KIDS COUNT
Annie E. Casey Foundation initiative tracking the status of children in the U.S., providing reliable data and policy recommendations for legislators and advocates.
aecf.org/kidscount ↗KidsData.org
Data and resources about the health of California's children, searchable by region, demographic groups, and topics. A Lucille Packard Foundation program.
www.kidsdata.org ↗Official CA Legislative Information
Information on current legislation: find bills by status, author, committee, floor location, and date ranges for legislative actions.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov ↗Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)
Steward for capital invested in housing, child care, education, and community-building. Provides a bridge between private capital markets and low-income neighborhoods.
www.liifund.org ↗NAEYC
Professional membership organization promoting high-quality early learning for all children birth–age 8 by connecting practice, policy, and research. Leads to National Accreditation.
www.naeyc.org ↗National Association of R&R Agencies
National network of over 700 R&R agencies ensuring families in 99% of populated ZIP codes have access to high-quality, affordable child care.
www.ccrcca.org ↗National Women's Law Center
Mission to protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and virtually every aspect of their lives. Advocates for equity in child care access.
www.nwlc.org ↗Quality Counts California (QCC)
Statewide effort to strengthen California's early learning and care system to support young children and their families.
qualitycountsca.net ↗The Insight Center
National research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to building economic health and opportunity in vulnerable communities.
www.insightcced.org ↗Tribal Child Care Assoc. of California
Established 2006, TCCAC specializes in working with Tribal families, children, and communities in tribally regulated child care settings, on and off tribal lands.
tribalchildcareca.org ↗Public Policy Resources
Stay current on California child care policy, advocacy tools, and legislative developments affecting early care and education programs statewide.
CCCCA Guiding Principles 2025-26
The California Child Care Coordinators Association's official public policy guiding principles for fiscal year 2025–2026, outlining priorities and positions for the LPC community.
Download PDF →EveryChild CA Advocacy Hub
Track current ECE legislation, access advocacy alerts, and connect with state policy initiatives through EveryChild California's advocacy center.
Visit Advocacy HubECE Voices: Advocacy Network
Join the Educators' Advocacy Network to amplify your voice in California child care and education policy discussions.
Join ECE VoicesCA Legislative Information
Access current California legislation including child care and education bills, by status, author, committee, or date ranges.
leginfo.legislature.ca.govFederal Funding Freeze Update
Get the latest information on the federal funding freeze and California's response, including guidance for ECE program administrators.
Read the UpdateEmergency Preparedness
Resources and guidance to help early care and education programs prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations and disasters.
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Access the CCCCA's full emergency preparedness resource library, including guidelines for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and program continuity planning.
Visit Resource Page →COVID-19 & Health Emergency Guidance
-
COVID-19 Resources for Child Care
Guidance documents, health and safety protocols, and regulatory updates for child care programs navigating public health emergencies.
View COVID-19 Resources →
General Emergency Resources
-
California Dept. of Social Services — Child Care Licensing
CDSS guidance on facility compliance, closures, and reopening procedures during declared emergencies or disasters.
CDSS Licensing Info → -
EveryChild CA Training Resources
Access webinars and training on emergency planning, continuity of operations, and staff support during crises.
View Training Resources →
Join the EveryChild California Community
Connect with over 2,500 Early Childhood Education professionals. Access member-exclusive tools, trainings, and advocacy resources designed to strengthen your program and amplify your impact.