4Cs is proud to announce our new provider website that will host trainings, resources, and job postings. Click on the link below to be taken to the website.

Provider Website

4Cs offers current and potential child care providers and other community members in San Mateo County an array of information, consultation, and training services in the areas of child care and development and early childhood education. Our staff works to connect providers with trainings, workshops, membership associations, professional development projects, insurance and the referral process.

Technical Assistance Line:

4Cs operates a free Technical Assistance (TA) phone service for current and potential child care providers, Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 12PM. On the TA line, counselors are available to answer questions and provide information, referrals, and guidance on various issues related to becoming a child care provider, operating a child care business, and working with children and families. Providers can reach TA counselors at (650) 517-1460.

Getting Licensed?

Interested providers who would like help in the application process and pre-licensing visits, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at (650) 517-1420. (se habla espanol)

The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is designed to increase the supply of licensed, quality child care by recruiting and training family child care providers. Providers in the program receive incentives for attending training and personalized attention from one of our counselors as they build their child care business. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (650) 517-1431 for more information on how CCIP staff can assist you in getting the training you need to be successful. (se habla espanol)

Working with children with special needs or disabilities, click here.

If you are a provider and want to review our up-coming training sessions and classes, click on the "Training" link to the left.

Providers may also want to visit the website for the California Childcare Health Program, www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org, for information on health in the child care setting.

Check out the most Recent CA Child Care Licensing Division Newsletter!