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Keep apprised of the latest developments in child care law. Essential reading for parents, advocates, attorneys and child care providers.
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The Child Care Law Center produces and distributes publications on a wide range of legal issues related to child care. Our newsletter, Legal Update, and the linked materials below, are available free of charge. We also sell publications at a low cost on specific areas of the law as it relates to child care. If you have a question related to publications, please contact Willow Lancaster at (415) 394-7144.
Children with Disabilities
Facilities and Supply of Child Care
California CalWORKs and Subsidized Child Care
Family Child Care
California Policy and Budget
Legal Update (CCLC's newsletter)
Licensing and Regulation
Preschool
How to Order Publications
Questions & Answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Quick Reference
(Information for Child Care Providers) (2007) (PDF, 169k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 197k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 203k)
Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Fact Sheet: (PDF, 125k)
Rules and Regulations relating to children with special needs in Arkansas' state pre-school system, called the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Program.
Arkansas Inclusion Training PowerPoint Presentation (PDF, 249k)
Fact Sheet: Arkansas Civil Rights Act and How It Relates to Child Care (PDF, 114k)
Questions & Answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act in Child Care in Arkansas
(PDF, 176k)
Questions and Answers about the IDEA & Child Care in Arkansas (PDF, 185k)
Licensing Fact Sheet: New Mexico (PDF, 115k)
Fact sheet listing all New Mexico State Child Care Licensing Provisions relating to caring for children with special needs.
New Mexico Inclusion Training PowerPoint Presentation (PDF, 167k)
Fact Sheet: New Mexico Human Rights Act (PDF, 119k)
Questions & Answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act in Child Care in New Mexico
(PDF, 178k)
Questions and Answers about the IDEA & Child Care in New Mexico (PDF, 193k)
Rights of Children with Disabilities in Child Care under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act: Information for Child Care Providers and Parents (PDF, 219k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 260k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 278k)
Can I Provide This Type of Health Procedure in Licensed Child Care?
This document pulls together all the materials which describe which health-related procedures are allowed in child care in California and, if they are, under what conditions. For each of these procedures, detailed information on the source of the provider's ability to perform the procedure is included as are any necessary forms required by Licensing. The procedures are grouped according to the mechanism which enables the procedure to be done or not, not on the nature of the procedure. The document ends with an index that lists all procedures mentioned and cross references the page(s) in which the procedure is discussed. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
65 pgs. (August 2005.) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Preschool Inclusion Series: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This publication offers background information on California special education laws to those planning and implementing preschool programs and the staff with whom they work. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
59 pgs. (February 2008) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Caring for Children with HIV or AIDS in Child Care
This publication will help providers to anticipate some of the questions they, caregiver staff, or the parents of the children for whom they care may have about HIV transmission and prevention, their legal responsibilities under the ADA to admit and care for a child with HIV/AIDS, and issues of confidentiality regarding a child's HIV status.
Also available in Spanish.
39 pgs. (June 2005) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Caring for Children with Special Needs: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Child Care
This manual covers multiple aspects of what the law requires of child care providers and how to integrate children with special needs into child care programs most effectively.
Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
53 pgs. (2003) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers: Caring for Mildly Ill and Injured Children
This publication covers family child care providers' legal duties in administering medication, preparing for accidents, and obtaining medical treatment for an injured child.
Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
14 pgs. (2003) $12.50.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Questions and Answers about the IDEA and Child Care (2003) (PDF, 188k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 192k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 226k)
ADA Title III Flowchart: When Are You Required to Admit a Child with a Disability? (2002)
(PDF, 57k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 94k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 197k)
Administration of Inhaled Medications in Child Care (2002) (PDF, 1017k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 134k)
Child care providers can help children with inhaled medicines under certain conditions. This document provides the latest information about the procedures to follow in order to comply with this important area of health care practice.
Questions and Answers for Parents about the IDEA and Preschool in California (2004) (PDF, 242k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 188k)
Child Care and the ADA: Highlights for Parents of Children with Disabilities
A vital resource, this booklet describes the American with Disabilities Act, who it benefits and protects, how the ADA is different from other federal laws, what is required of child care programs, how parents can help a program meet their child’s needs, and what parents can do if they feel a child care program is not complying with the ADA.
Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
19 pgs. (2003) $5.00.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Child Care and the ADA: Highlights for Parents of Typically Developing Children
This booklet describes the ADA, who it benefits and protects, and what it requires of child care programs with particular emphasis on how parents can help make inclusion work. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
17 pgs. (2003) $5.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
A Child Care Advocacy Guide to Land Use Principles
This guide provides information about how to limit the extent to which local land use policies operate to reduce the supply of child care.
166 pgs. (2003) $40.00
Order this publication
(PDF, 89k)
Including Child Care in Local Planning (PDF, 166k)
Child Care Subsidies in California (2003) (PDF, 567k),
Table of Contents (PDF, 173k)
Free to download; $25 for a hard copy
Questions and Answers about CalWORKs Child Care: Introduction (2002) (PDF, 177k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 161k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 370k)
Questions and Answers about CalWORKs Child Care: Family Fees (2002) (PDF, 235k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 225k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 336k)
Questions and Answers about CalWORKs Child Care: Diversion (2002) (PDF, 180k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 141k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 288k)
Questions and Answers about CalWORKs Child Care: Appeals & Hearings (2002) (PDF, 191k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 211k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 295k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
Licensing Visits to Family Child Care Homes (2006) (PDF, 136k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 154k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 173k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
When Licensing Finds a Problem at Your Family Child Care Home (2006) (PDF, 128k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 142k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 171k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
Appeals and Complaints with Licensing (2006) (PDF, 162k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 166k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 208k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers: Insuring Your Program: Vehicle and Property Insurance
Automobile and property insurance are essential elements of all child care programs. The purpose of having these types of insurance is to cover the cost of unexpected, unaffordable damages: serious
injuries to children, destruction of your home, equipment, or vital documents, and resulting financial
losses if the program is forced to close for repairs. This article discusses the different types of auto and property insurance coverage: what coverage is recommended, who should be covered, and what are appropriate amounts of coverage. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
9 pgs. (November 2005) $5.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Releasing Children from Child Care and Custody Issues: With Whom Can the Child Go Home?
When and to whom to release a child in their care is an inevitable dilemma for child care providers. Providers are legally responsible for children left in their care and should release children only to certain people. This publication addresses these issues. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
28 pgs. (August 2005) $12.50
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Can I Provide This Type of Health Procedure in Licensed Child Care?
This document pulls together all the materials which describe which health-related procedures are allowed in child care in California and, if they are, under what conditions. For each of these procedures, detailed information on the source of the provider's ability to perform the procedure is included as are any necessary forms required by Licensing. The procedures are grouped according to the mechanism which enables the procedure to be done or not, not on the nature of the procedure. The document ends with an index that lists all procedures mentioned and cross references the page(s) in which the procedure is discussed. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
65 pgs. (August 2005.) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Employing an Assistant
This publication provides an overview of employer responsibilities in hiring and supervising an assistant in a family child care home. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
13 pgs. (July 2005) $12.50.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Reporting Child Abuse
This publication describes the rights and responsibilities of licensed family child care providers as mandated child abuse reporters in California. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
15 pgs. (July 2005) $12.50.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Licensing
This publication provides information about The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, various licensing statuses, applying for a license, expanding from a small to a large family child care home, privacy rights, ongoing licensing requirements, complaints made to Licensing, Licensing investigations of complaints and inspections, actions taken by Licensing against a family child care provider, and hearings and appeals. There are also ten appendices which cover issues ranging from immunization requirements to criminal background checks. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
112 pgs. (May 2005) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Housing and Property
Providing child care in residences offers unique opportunities for quality care in a home environment. At the same time, home-based child care providers need to understand local zoning and land use laws, develop positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, and make their facilities accessible to people with disabilities. This publication discusses the impact of state and local laws that govern property lease restrictions, landlord/tenant law, and fire, building safety, and zoning requirements. It also discusses the laws requiring access for people with disabilities. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
17 pgs. (May 2005) $12.50
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Questions and Answers about Child Care in California: Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Providers (2004) (PDF, 198k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 185k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 179k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Liability and Insurance
This publication discusses liability insurance for child care programs: how it works, what types of coverage are available, and how to decide what coverage you need. It also discusses other ways to cover your liability. These other methods include homesteading your home, purchasing a bond, and contracting with parents to limit your liability. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
14 pgs. (2004) $12.50
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers: Contracts
This publications covers why to use contracts, legal issues of using contracts and the legal effect of a signed contract. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
15 pgs. (2003) $12.50
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Questions and Answers on Child Care in California: License-Exempt Child Care (July 2004) (PDF, 170k)
Spanish Version (2003) (PDF, 179k)
Chinese Version (2003) (PDF, 248k)
Child Care Contracts: Information for Parents
This publication acquaints parents with how contracts work, and what benefits and ramifications they can bring to parent/provider relationships. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
14 pgs. (Revised 2003.) $12.50.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Your Rights and Responsibilities: Family Child Care Homes in Rental Property in California (2000)
(PDF, 168k)
Questions and Answers for Landlords about Family Child Care (PDF, 147k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 130k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 182k)
CCLC Response to the LAO Report on Quality Ratings (PDF, 76k)
CCLC Response to the 2007-08 Govenor's Proposed Budget (January 11, 2007) (PDF, 108k)
CCLC Response to the Governor's 2006-2007 May Budget Revision (May 15, 2006) (PDF, 171k)
CCLC Response to the 2006-07 LAO Budget Analysis (March 6, 2006) (PDF, 134k)
CCLC Response to the 2006-07 Governor's Proposed Budget (January 11, 2006) (PDF, 145k)
CCLC Summary of Year Budget and Trailer Bill (SB68) (July 8, 2005) (PDF, 120k)
CCLC Response to the Governor's 2005 May Budget Revision (May 14, 2005) (PDF, 202k)
CCLC Initial Response to January 2005 Proposed Budget (January 12, 2005) (PDF, 170k)
Federal Budget Reconciliation: Assembly Committee on Human Services. Testimony presented on January 24, 2006 (PDF, 216k)
Child Care Issues in Budget: State Budget Hearing Testimony presented February 9, 2005 (PDF, 185k)
Child Care Work Group Report (January 2007) (PDF, 171k)
2006 Child Care Work Group Report (January 2006) (PDF, 159k)
Child Care Workgroups Final Report (January 7, 2005) (PDF, 151k)
Child Care Workgroup Executive Summary (October 4, 2004) (PDF, 126k)
Child Care Workgroups Final Report (January 9, 2004) (PDF, 206k)
Child Care Workgroups Final Report (April 24, 2003) (PDF, 705k)
Recommendations for the CA Working Families Policy Summit (January 18, 2007) (PDF, 146k)
Expansions in Preschool and Facilities Funds (September 14, 2006) (PDF, 115k)
2005 Legislative Positions (May 6, 2005) (PDF, 103k)
Policy Recommendations on Child Care: California Working Families Policy Summit (January 7, 2005) (PDF, 159k)
Providing Child Care Referral Services for Families that Include Persons with Disabilities (2004)
(PDF, 150k)
Information for California Resource and Referral Agencies about the ADA, plus sample letter. (2004)
(PDF, 92k)
Child Care Subsidies in California (2003) (PDF, 567k),
Table of Contents (PDF, 173k)
Free to download; $25 for a hard copy (PDF, 89k)
A Child Care Advocacy Guide to Land Use Principles
This guide provides information about how to limit the extent to which local land use policies operate to reduce the supply of child care.
166 pgs. (2003) $40.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Update is CCLC's periodic update for child care providers, advocates, policy-makers, and other legal service organizations. Stay informed on current developments in California and across the nation. Topics include: ADA litigation, new legislation and regulations affecting child care, insurance, zoning, licensing, and health and safety issues. Subscriptions are free. Annual subscriptions to Legal Update which is sent out through our essential update are available free of charge by joining below!
Current Issue: Legal Update: Summer 2005 (PDF, 204k)
Legal Update: Winter 2005 (PDF, 1346k)
Legal Update: Summer 2004 (PDF, 210k)
Legal Update: Fall 2003 (PDF, 217k)
Legal Update: Summer 2003 (revised December 2003) (PDF, 216k)
Legal Update: Winter 2003 (PDF, 86k)
Legal Update: Summer 2002 (PDF, 81k)
Legal Update: Winter 2002 (PDF, 68k)
Legal Update: June 2001 (PDF, 63k)
Legal Update: March 2001 (PDF, 63k)
Legal Update: December 2000 (PDF, 83k)
Legal Update: September 2000 (PDF, 62k)
Legal Update: March 2000 (PDF, 77k)
Legal Update: January 2000 (PDF, 2774k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
Licensing Visits to Family Child Care Homes (2006) (PDF, 136k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 154k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 173k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
When Licensing Finds a Problem at Your Family Child Care Home (2006) (PDF, 128k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 142k)
Chinese Version (PDF, 171k)
Questions and Answers for Family Child Care Providers:
Appeals and Complaints with Licensing (2006) (PDF, 162k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 166)
Chinese Version (PDF, 208k)
Can I Provide This Type of Health Procedure in Licensed Child Care?
This document pulls together all the materials which describe which health-related procedures are allowed in child care in California and, if they are, under what conditions. For each of these procedures, detailed information on the source of the provider's ability to perform the procedure is included as are any necessary forms required by Licensing. The procedures are grouped according to the mechanism which enables the procedure to be done or not, not on the nature of the procedure. The document ends with an index that lists all procedures mentioned and cross references the page(s) in which the procedure is discussed. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
65 pgs. (August 2005.) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers in California: Licensing
This publication provides information about The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, various licensing statuses, applying for a license, expanding from a small to a large family child care home, privacy rights, ongoing licensing requirements, complaints made to Licensing, Licensing investigations of complaints and inspections, actions taken by Licensing against a family child care provider, and hearings and appeals. There are also ten appendices which cover issues ranging from immunization requirements to criminal background checks. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
112 pgs. (May 2005) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Legal Issues for Family Child Care Providers: Caring for Mildly Ill and Injured Children
This publication covers family child care providers' legal duties in administering medication, preparing for accidents, and obtaining medical treatment for an injured child. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
14 pgs. (2003) $12.50.
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Memo: Legal Framework for State Preschool (February 29, 2008) (PDF, 224k)
Memo: Analysis of Title 22 and Title 5 Regulations Affecting Preschool Programs
(February 29, 2008) (PDF, 124k)
Expansions in Preschool and Facilities Funds (September 14, 2006) (PDF, 115k)
Preschool Inclusion Series: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This publication offers background information on California special education laws to those planning and implementing preschool programs and the staff with whom they work. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
59 pgs. (Fenruary 2008) $25.00
Order this publication (PDF, 89k)
Questions and Answers for Parents about the IDEA and Preschool in California (2004) (PDF, 242k)
Spanish Version (PDF, 188k)
Download and print the order form (PDF, 89k)
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Child Care Law Center
221 Pine St. 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Alternatively, please contact us by email at info@childcarelaw.org or by phone at 415.394.7144.
