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Committee backs exemption allowing DoD‑certified family childcare to operate without duplicative state license for military families

3082069 · April 21, 2025
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Summary

SB 99 would allow family childcare providers already certified by the U.S. Department of Defense to be exempt from California licensure when serving only military families, while preserving state health and safety standards and inspection authority.

Sen. Blakesford presented SB 99, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, to allow family childcare (FCC) providers who hold DoD certification to operate in California without securing a separate state license when they care exclusively for military families. The bill conditions the exemption on compliance with California anti‑discrimination laws and state health and safety standards and preserves authority for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to inspect and enforce rules.

Veronica Badillo, representing Navy Region Southwest and the DoD liaison office, told the committee the DOD…

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