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My Child Care Plan Provider Guide
My Child Care Plan Provider Guide

Find everything you need to manage and optimize your provider profile.

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Welcome to the MyChildCarePlan.org Provider Guide. This resource helps you manage and optimize your provider profile to connect with California families seeking quality child care.

Getting Started

Managing Your Profile

Optimizing Your Visibility

Boost Your Visibility on MyChildCarePlan.org - Make your program stand out to families Key features you can highlight:

  • Vacancy Status: Update every 60 days (families often filter by openings)

  • Hours of Operation: Include extended hours if offered

  • Languages Spoken: List all languages used in your program

  • Transportation Services: Note if you provide transportation or serve specific schools

  • Special Needs Support: Indicate your experience with children with special needs

  • Quality Markers: Display your quality rating participation or accreditations

  • Professional Development: Highlight recent training or certifications

Quick Marketing Tips

A Comprehensive Marketing Guide for California Providers - Marketing essentials for California child care providers: attract families on any budget.

  • Complete your profile 100% - families can search by the features you list

  • Add 3-5 quality photos of your space

  • Update your vacancy status every 60 days

  • Highlight what makes your program special

Business Resources

Financial Support Options

  • Subsidy programs (Alternative Payment Programs)

  • FCCHEN networks for family child care homes

  • Local grants through First 5 Commissions

  • Small business loans and financial assistance

Coming Soon: Business Support

Check back for updates as we add more business resources

Licensing Help

Navigating CDSS Resources - A practical guide helping licensed California providers navigate CDSS regulations and requirements to maintain compliance.

  • Find important updates (Provider Information Notices)

  • Prepare for licensing visits

  • Understand emergency planning requirements

  • Access required forms and documentation

Troubleshooting

Listing Management

What You Can Update on MCCP

Basic Information

  • Contact details (phone, email, website)

  • Program description

  • Photos of your environment

  • Languages spoken

  • Schedule of care

  • Hours and days of operation

  • Meals provided

  • Subsidies accepted

Program Quality Information

  • Special needs care experience

  • Quality improvement participation

  • Accreditation information

  • Professional certifications

  • Educational philosophies

Additional Details

  • Transportation services

  • Schools served

  • Bus routes

  • Proximity to public transportation

Note: Some information (like license number, capacity, and address) can only be updated through your local Resource & Referral (R&R) agency.

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