CHILD CARE LICENSING

Are you interested in making child care your career? Call our office for information on how to get started. Our staff can answer many of your questions about child care licensing. We assist individuals who wish to become caregivers through the licensing process.

The first step in becoming a licensed provider to attend a licensing orientation. They are held quarterly at the SNCS Grass Valley office. Call for dates at 530-272-8866, or check the workshops schedule.

EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK

Members of the network are Family Child Care Providers who want to go above and beyond the requirements of licensing to ensure that the children in their care are receiving the best care possible. Read More

Presently we are seeking to grow our network by bringing in more Family Child Care Home Providers that want to be part of this wonderfully supportive group. Please feel free to contact our Grass Valley Office if you are interested in becoming part of our exciting Early Childhood Network!

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

Sierra Nevada Children's Service's presents ongoing workshops and trainings throughout the year for local parents and providers. View Calendar.

TRUSTLINE PROGRAM

For caregivers exempt from licensure, we assist with the TrustLine registration process. TrustLine is a registry of license-exempt caregivers who have been cleared by the Department of Justice. Call 1-800-822-8490 or your local SNCS Resource and Referral office at 272-8866 or e-mail us for an application and/or more information.

LICENSE EXEMPT PROJECT

Sierra Nevada Children's Services' License Exempt Project gives informal caregivers of Nevada County support and the opportunity to participate in educational and professional development activities related to child development. 

Participants choose from 4 options: Home Visit, Health & Safety, Training, or Licensing.  Each option offers free training, community resources, technical assistance, career counseling, and incentives.  Contact: Ada Miyakawa @ 272-8866

CHILD CARE INITIATIVE PROJECT

Interested in becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider?  SNCS offers a program called the Child Care Initiative Project which offers comprehensive trainings on the business of child care, infant/toddler development, and other helpful topics in the field.  Technical assistance in getting your Child Care License is available.  Participants who complete the training requirements are eligible to receive incentives.  Contact: Ada Miyakawa @ 272-8866.