For Established Providers
Tools and resources to manage and grow your existing program
23 articles
Getting Started
If you are new to MyChildCarePlan.org, you can follow the instructions to make the most out of it.
- How to Claim Your Provider ProfileLearn how to claim and manage your provider profile on My Child Care Plan using either desktop or mobile devices.
- How to Update Your Provider ProfileOnce you have claimed your Provider profile, you can update your own profile at anytime.
- How to Customize Your Provider Profile PhotosLearn how to replace default stock photos with your own images to create an engaging childcare profile
- Photo Guidelines for MyChildCarePlan.orgComplete guide to uploading photos that attract families and meet platform requirements
- Tips on Writing an "About" MessageThis guide offers essential tips for child care providers on writing an effective "About" message for their provider profile.
- How to Update Your Vacancy InformationKeep your availability current so families can find your child care openings
- How to Update Your Business Name on MyChildCarePlan.orgLearn how to properly update your business or facility name in the MyChildCarePlan.org.
- Why Can't I Update My Provider Profile Directly?If you're unable to update your child care provider profile on MyChildCarePlan.org, here's what you need to know and what steps to take.
- Managing Multiple Child Care Sites on MyChildCarePlan.org: FAQ for Multi-Site OperatorsFAQ: How to manage multiple child care sites on MyChildCarePlan when each location requires a unique email or phone number for its profile.
Troubleshooting
Resolving common account errors
- Why Can't I Find My Profile on My Child Care Plan?Having trouble finding your child care program profile? Learn why your profile might not be visible on My Child Care Plan.
- Why Can't I Find My License-Exempt Program?License-exempt centers may not appear in searches if they're not in the R&R referral database. Learn how to get your program listed.
- Why Can't I Access My Provider Dashboard?Having trouble accessing your provider dashboard? Learn how to identify and fix common account setup issues, including error messages, wrong account types, and incomplete verification.
- Can I Remove My Listing from My Child Care Plan?Learn about your options for managing or removing your program's listing on My Child Care Plan.
- How to List My Child Care Program on Your WebsiteLearn how licensed child care programs appear on our website and what to do if your program isn't showing up.
- How to Reset Your My Child Care Plan PasswordIf you've forgotten your My Child Care Plan login password, check out this step-by-step guide.
California Child Care Provider Toolkit
The California Child Care Provider Toolkit offers comprehensive, state-specific guides for starting, operating, and growing a successful child care business in California. This collection includes step-by-step licensing instructions, marketing strategies, funding opportunities, regulatory navigation tools, and business management resources tailored specifically for family child care homes and child care centers in California.
- Navigating CDSS Resources: A Practical Guide for California Child Care ProvidersA practical guide helping licensed California providers navigate CDSS regulations and requirements to maintain compliance.
- Hidden Gems: Maximizing CDSS Resources for Child Care ProvidersA guide to help providers navigate CDSS divisions, maximize lesser-known resources, and connect licensing with quality improvement tools.
- Marketing Your Child Care Business: A Comprehensive Guide for California ProvidersMarketing essentials for California child care providers: attract families on any budget.
- Funding Options for New Child Care BusinessesFunding Options for New Child Care Businesses in California (2025)
- ECEResourcesCA: Your One-Stop Resource Hub for California Child Care ProvidersECEResourcesCA offers a comprehensive collection of business tools, classroom resources, and professional development materials.