California Department of Social Services (DSS), California Department of Education (CDE) & CalHR Childcare Providers Labor Relations

Topics on this page (click to be directed): (Updated 5/7/26)

Most Recent Information - If you have questions for CDE or CDSS-CCLD that you want added, email.  For TFC Member Best Practices, click here.

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CalHR Contacts, Links, & FAQs

12/9/2025: Suggested Template- Engaging with Union Reps

UPDATE: CCPU Tentative Agreement ratified by membership 09/22/25
Governor signs SB 151 ratifying CCPU tentative agreement 09/17/25
CCPU Tentative Agreement reached 8/8/25

Child Care Provider United represented by 60K family child care providers in California, in partnership with SEIU Local 99, SEIU Local 521 and UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 reached an agreement that prioritizes COLAs for providers in the 2025-26 state budget. On September 22nd, CCPU members voted 99.11% to approve the new contract.

 Key provisions of the tentative agreement:

  • $37M ongoing, per year in COLAs
  • $90M one-time stabilization payments
  • $80M ongoing, per year retirement funding
  • $15M ongoing, per year for training and continuing education
  • Ability to re-negotiate rate increases if the legislature allocates more money in future budgets
  • Significant progress on rate reform structure and a commitment to move to prospective pay
  • Continuing payment by enrollment

Click here to view the agreement

Contacts:

Candace M. W. Hyatt, Division Chief

When considering making changes to POLICIES or PRACTICES that are related to the scope of representation/mandatory subjects, please consult with CDSS or CDE, respectively, for the matter to be assessed. Making any changes that have a (perceived) impact on providers should be brought to CDSS or CDE. Please note that CDSS has a specific email address that is not the same as your assigned consultant that you normally work with.

Send questions and comments to CalHR at FCCPCollectiveBa​[email protected]​

If you think or feel like your question is related to collective bargaining, CCPU, or aren’t sure – reach out to:

Applicable Authorities:

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Child Care Bulletins (DSS), Past Management Bulletins (CDE) and Information

For an archived listing of all Child Care Bulletins (CCBs), please visit the DSS Website. For Management Bulletins from CDE, click here. 

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To see all CCBs, click here.

RESOURCES:

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Upcoming DSS/CDE Webinars and Handouts 

CCDD Monthly Contractor Meeting - April 2026 Presentation Slides and May Meeting

Greetings Child Care and Development Contractors,

The Child Care and Development Division held a Contractor Meeting on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am.  Below are the presentation slides from the meeting. 

April 2026 Contractor Meeting Presentation PowerPoint Slides

April 2026 Contractor Meeting Presentation Hyperlinks

The next meeting will be on May 21st, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please use this Zoom link to register for the meeting.

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Provider Information Notices (PINs) / Child Care Licensing Program (CCP)

2026 CCP

2026 CCLD

  • PIN 26-06-CCLD - Guardian Training For Licensees And Providers
  • PIN 26-05-CCLD - Clearance and Exemption Transfer Forms Updates
  • PIN 26-03-CCLD - Guardian Training Webinar For Licensees And Providers
  • PIN 26-02-CCLD - Employee Transfers (Mass Roster Transfers) Through the Regional Office
  • PIN 26-01-CCLD - Upcoming Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar

2025 Provider Information Notices (PINS)

All County Welfare Director Letters (ACWDLs):

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2025 - 26 Funding Terms and Conditions 

Program Requirements


2024 - 25 Funding Terms and Conditions 

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CCDF 2025-27 State Plan

The CDSS landing page has now been updated to reflect addition of the 2025-27 State Plan documents for public comment.  

Announcement: Release of the approved Amendments #1 to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) 2025-27 State Plan 

The California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division has posted the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-27 Child Care and Development Funds State Plan - Amendments #1 to the CDSS’ Child Care and Development Fund State Plan webpage.

Per Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 98.14(d), CDSS is required to post any changes to their approved state plan after policy changes have been approved by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).   

The amendments to the following sections of the FFY 2025-27 CCDF State Plan were approved by the ACF, on June 24, 2025.  

  • 2.3.3(a) and 2.3.3(b)(i) - Additional 60 days to collect information, including immunizations for those experiencing homelessness due to the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties fires and windstorms.   
  • 2.5.3(a)(i) and (a)(ii): 24-month eligibility now applies to all three stages of Cal WORKs programs
  • 4.3.3(c): Technical clean up only; correct box was checked.
  • 9.2.8 – added a link to the updated 2025-26 Family Fee Schedule on the Mychildcareplan.org website.
  • 9.3.6 and 9.3.7(a): Changes to prevention of suspension and expulsion policies to include these requirements for all family child care homes operating in a network.  

The FFY 2025-27 CCDF State Plan is effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027. During the three-year cycle period as future policy changes occur, amendments to the plan will be submitted to the ACF as appropriate.

Introduction

The federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is an aggregate of several funding sources that is distributed in block grants by the federal government to the states and territories. The majority of the funds are to be used to provide child care services to families who meet certain income and need criteria. A portion of the funding is to be used for activities to improve the quality of child care. Another portion is to be used to pay for costs of administering the CCDF.

The purpose of the CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services. States and territories receiving CCDF funds must prepare and submit to the federal government a plan detailing how these funds will be allocated and expended.

Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2025–27

Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022–24

Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2019–21

Questions: [email protected]

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Additional Resources:

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PIN 25-14-CCLD: COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION (CCLD) COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION SURVEY