Early Education Trainings
Providers/Teachers have access to a variety of free early education trainings sponsored by Child Care Resource & Referral. Sign-up for a training today!
Health and Safety Training Information
A limited number of scholarships are available for providers seeking reimbursement for the Health and Safety Course, CPR, First Aid and/or Preventative Health Practices training expenses. Information can be obtained online using the link below.
Provider Resources & Licensing Forms
Child Care Resource & Referral connects the early care and education community to a wide variety of topics related to child care. The materials are free to the public and can be obtained online using the link below .
Interested in Opening a Licensed Family Child Care Home?
If you are interested in obtaining a license to operate a Family Child Care Home you have the option to attend either an online orientation, or an in-person orientation.
Click any of the LINKS below:
1. Minimum Requirements to Become a Licensed Family Child Care Home Provider
2. Register for Online Orientation (Note: You must complete the online training within 30 days)
3. Register for In-Person Orientation (Note: Register through the Fresno Regional Office
Interested in Opening a Child Care Center?
If you are interested in obtaining a license to operate a Child Care Center, you must first attend an orientation. The online orientation for Child Care Centers consists of two sessions and BOTH must be completed prior to applying for a license.
Click any of the LINKS below:
1. Minimum Staff Qualifications Needed for a Child Care Center
2. Register for Session 1: Application Online Orientation (Note: You must complete the online training within 30 days)
3. Register for Session 2: Operations and Record keeping Orientation (Note: You must complete the online training within 30 days)
4. Register for In-Person Orientation (Note: Register through the Fresno Regional Office)
Interested in becoming a licensed family child care home provider in Stanislaus County?
Our local Child Care Resource & Referral program is the proud contractor of the the California Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP). A quality improvement project that delivers recruitment, training and support for prospective and licensed family child care home providers. This video has been designed to learn about the CCIP program.
Interested in becoming an early educator?
Most early education programs require teachers to hold a child development permit, including Head Start and State funded programs. Click below to learn more about obtaining a permit.
Search for Jobs in Early Education
Head Start and State funded programs in Stanislaus County post job openings in EDJOIN. Click on the link below to search for teaching jobs throughout our community.
California Child Care Licensing Videos
This website includes videos that explain the licensing topics relevant to families and licensed child care providers.