San Luis Obispo County Early Care & Education Planning Council

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?
Any child care program that is licensed with the CA Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing and in good standing is eligible to apply.  Applications should be submitted by the Program Owner, Director or other authorized designee.  
How do i apply for a child care business grant?
Electronic applications are available by clicking on the application link above.  Included in the application is the requirement to upload a completed and signed W-9.  Paper applications may be requested by emailing ccpc@sanluischildcare.org or calling 805.782.7370.  
What is a W-9? Where do i get the blank form?
A W-9 Form is an IRS Request for Taxpayer Identification.  This must completed on behalf of the program.  Completed forms allow for grant payment.  Blank forms can be found at ​https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.  
how will i know if my application is accepted?
Applicants will receive immediate confirmation that their application has been submitted.  Please allow 2 weeks after submission to receive your grant award notice and pending payment. 
I applied and received my grant award notice, how will my program receive payment?
Programs who have been awarded will receive a check from the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education by mail to the address submitted on the W-9 form.  
My program has multiple sites? Can I apply for multiple grants?
Only one grant may be awarded to each site.  If your program has multiple licenses (i.e. a preschool and an infant/toddler license), you will need to enter each license in the application, but you may only apply for one grant per site.  
can i submit a paper application?
Paper applications can be downloaded here (English/ Spanish).  To request a printed application, please call 805.782.7370.  Mail completed application and W-9 to:
​San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
c/o Child Care Planning Council
3350 Education Drive
​San Luis Obispo, CA  93405