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ECEResourcesCA: Your One-Stop Resource Hub for California Child Care Providers

ECEResourcesCA offers a comprehensive collection of business tools, classroom resources, and professional development materials.

Updated over a month ago

What is ECEResourcesCA?

ECEResourcesCA.org is a centralized resource website created specifically for California child care providers. It offers a wealth of high-quality, vetted tools designed to support both center-based and home-based child care businesses. The platform brings together expertise from early childhood education professionals throughout the country, resulting in practical, relevant resources—many available in both English and Spanish.

The website is operated by the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network and is available free of charge to all California child care providers and R&R staff who are Network members.

Watch the Introduction Video

Video description: This short introduction showcases how ECEResourcesCA serves as a free one-stop shop to save providers time and money, featuring resources for classroom planning, administration, HR, quality improvement, marketing, and professional development.

What Resources Are Available?

ECEResourcesCA offers different resource collections tailored to center-based programs and family child care homes. Key categories include:

For Child Care Centers

  • Engaging Families: Family handbooks, cultural responsiveness resources, and parent communication tools

  • Classroom Resources: Curriculum materials, activity ideas, and behavior guidance strategies

  • Program Management: HR tools, financial management templates, and business planning guides

  • Health & Safety: Comprehensive checklists, emergency plans, and nutrition resources

  • Money-Saving Opportunities: Discounts on supplies, services, and professional support

For Family Child Care Providers

  • Business Basics: Contract templates, recordkeeping systems, and professionalism guides

  • Classroom Activities: Age-appropriate curriculum resources and daily schedule templates

  • Financial Management: Fee collection strategies, enrollment tracking, and tax preparation tools

  • Marketing Support: Email templates, promotional strategies, and competitive analysis tools

  • Regulatory Navigation: Simplified guidance on federal and state regulations

How Does This Complement MyChildCarePlan.org?

While MyChildCarePlan.org helps connect families with child care providers and offers general provider resources, ECEResourcesCA focuses specifically on business operations, classroom management, and professional development tools. Together, these platforms create a comprehensive support system for California providers:

  • MyChildCarePlan.org helps with marketing your program to families and connecting with subsidy programs

  • ECEResourcesCA.org provides the practical tools to run your business efficiently and improve program quality

Money-Saving Opportunities

ECEResourcesCA provides access to significant discounts on products and services that child care providers use regularly:

  • 20% off child products and supplies

  • 65% off phone consultations and mental health support

  • 10-30% off food and food service supplies

  • 12-45% off office supplies

  • 25-30% off payroll processing and other HR services

How to Register for ECEResourcesCA

Eligibility Requirements

Membership is restricted to early childhood education providers, administrators, staff, technical assistance providers, and coaches in the state of California. Individuals outside California and vendors are not eligible for membership.

Registration Process

  1. You'll need a grant code to register. If you don't have one:

    • Email your zip code to [email protected]

    • Your zip code helps determine your service area

    • Expect a response within 24 hours during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm PST)

  2. Once you have your grant code, click "Next Step: Begin Registration" on the website

  3. Complete the registration process to create your individual account

  4. No paid subscriptions are available at this time

Important Notes About Membership

  • All subscriptions are INDIVIDUAL memberships and cannot be shared

  • Sharing login credentials violates the terms of use

  • The site owner reserves the right to terminate any subscription that violates these policies

Using the Resources

After registering, you can:

  1. Browse resources by category using the navigation menu

  2. Use the search function to find specific tools

  3. Download and customize materials for your program

  4. Access discounts on various supplies and services

  5. View training videos and professional development resources

Getting Help

If you have questions about ECEResourcesCA or need assistance finding specific resources:


Remember that ECEResourcesCA is continually updated with new resources, so check back regularly for the latest tools and materials to support your child care business.

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