If you are a licensed childcare provider or are looking for more resources to support your childcare business, the SCC R&R Program is here to help you find the information you need. We provide resources and information to help support your business and direct you to where you can find out more about programs like:
- CDSS Child Care Advocate Program
- Community Care Licensing information and updates
- The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Tax preparation resources
- Childcare laws and provider rights
- Policy and advocacy resources
- Other community resources for childcare businesses
If you cannot find what you are looking for here or need more support, contact the SCC R&R program by calling 669- 212-KIDS (5437) or by sending an email to childcarescc@sccoe.org.
Resources
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
- CDSS Community Care Licensing – Resources for Providers
- CDSS Community Care Licensing – Resource Video Library (Family Child Care Provider)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing – Resource Video Library (Child Care Centers)
General Business Resources
- City of San José Business Coaching Center
- City of San José Office of Economic Development
- Start Small Think Big - Resources/Services for Small Business
- Legal Services For Eligible Small Businesses
- Financial Services Eligible Small Businesses
- Marketing Resources
- Catalyst Community – Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for Santa Clara County Childcare Providers and Centers
- Child Care Aware of America
Childcare Program Laws and Provider Rights
- Family Child Care Home Title 22 Regulations
- Child Care Center Title 22 Regulations
- Childcare Advocate Program - CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Phone: (916) 654-1541
- Email: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
- Advocate Territories and Contact information
- Child Care Law Center
Tax Preparation Resources
- IRS.gov Tax Preparation Support
- IRS Free Tax Preparation Support for Qualifying Taxpayer
- Earn it Keep it Save it
Policy and Advocacy
- Local Early Education Planning Council of Santa Clara County (LPC)
- Strong Start of Santa Clara County
- Strong Start is a coalition of community leaders, individuals, and organizations committed to expanding access to high-quality early learning opportunities for all children ages 0 to 8 in Santa Clara County. Strong Start is an initiative of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and builds upon the strong leadership of its many partners in the field of early education. Visit strongstartsantaclara.org to learn more.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation - Early Childhood Development
- Learning Policy Institute - Early Childhood Learning