Rural Communities Child Care (RCCC)
RCCC is here to help you apply for subsidized Child Care, find a local Child Care Provider, or apply to have your own Licensed Child Care Home.
Who We Serve
Children, families and child care providers through education, resources, and the promotion of quality child care services. RCCC provides advocacy for children, parents, and child care providers.
Established
The program was established in 1975 and is funded through contracts with the California Department of Education, Child Development Division.
Funding We Bring to Our Community
In 2023, our budget was approximately 14 million dollars. Since the program’s inception, we’ve brought more than 307 million dollars to our community.
During the 23-24 Fiscal Year we have served 1300 children with subsidy dollars for childcare.
Apply for Subsidized Child Care
Child Care Assistance
RCCC has financial assistance available for childcare in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Explore the application process, including need and eligibility requirements, and other referrals that are offered to meet the needs of families in our community.
Alternative Payment Program (APP)
Financial assistance may cover all or part of your childcare costs. Families who have a need requirement as follows: employed, seeking employment, experiencing homelessness, enrolled in educational or vocational training or participating in a welfare-to-work activity. And are either Income Eligible or Certified to receive benefits from any one of the following means-tested governement programs below:
Eligibility
If you are certified to receive benefits from any one of the following government programs below, you may qualify for child care:
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Medical
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CalFresh
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CA Food Assistance Program
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CA Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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The Federal Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Head Start/Early Head Start
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CalWORKs
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Other Means-Tested Government Programs
Parent Child Care Assistance Process
Step 1: Register for Subsidized Child Care
You must fill out an Early Care and Eligibility list form to see if you qualify for subsidized care benefits for child care.
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You may now apply online for a quick and easy application process.
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You may also apply by downloading and submitting the required forms through email or in person. Please download, complete, and return the subsidy application to your local office or email to childcare@ncoinc.org
Step 2: Child Care Referrals
Contact our R&R Team to obtain a personalized list of Child Care Providers in your local area.
You may call: (707) 263-4688 ext. 416, email: childcare@ncoinc.org or visit a local RCCC office for assistance.
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You can also generate an online search for Child Care Providers in Lake & Mendocino County.
Once your Search Results are Complete, you may Print or Email your List.
Lake County Child Care Provider Search
Click here to search for child care. This will open in a new tab.
Haga clic aquí para buscar cuidado de niños. Esto se abrirá en una nueva pestaña.
單擊此處搜索托兒服務。 這將在新頁打開。
Mendocino County Child Care Provider Search
Click here to search for child care. This will open in a new tab.
Haga clic aquí para buscar cuidado de niños. Esto se abrirá en una nueva pestaña.
單擊此處搜索托兒服務。 這將在新頁打開。
Income Eligibility Table
Click to view the updated income exit thresholds for families applying for subsidized child care. The table serves as a resource, and being within the income threshold is only one factor, among others, required for acceptance into the program.
News & Resources
SUN Bucks Program Launch
California's SUN Bucks program returns for its third year to help fight childhood food insecurity during summer 2026. SUN Bucks provides families $40 per month for food in June, July, and August ($120 total) when children have limited access to school meals. Most eligible families do not need to take any action, as children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, or receive Calfresh, CalWORKs, and/or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. SUN Bucks cards, which work like CalFresh benefits, will begin arriving in late May and will continue to be delivered through this fall. Learn more below.
Food Resource Calendar Around the Lake
As summer begins, take a look at food resources available to you in Lake County. The Food Resource flyer includes a detailed list of Food distribution centers that may provide food boxes, senior baskets, daily essentials, & hot meals free of charge or on a donation basis. Click the flyer below to get a full list of resources available near you. Availability and qualification may be location-specific, so please read the flyer for instructions. Para recursos en español, baje a la página siete del documento.
Flyer by Lake County Office of Social Services via lakecountyca.gov
WIC Resources Calendar July 2026
Click the image to view the location of WIC resources around the Lake.
For appointments, call:
707-263-5253
707-994-1151
California Launches SUN Bucks for Summer 2026, a video by the California Department of Social Services
Contact Us
For any child care assistance, child care referrals, training, or questions contact your local RCCC office!
Ukiah Office
& Serving the North Counties
(707) 467-3200
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
413 N. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Lakeport Office
(707) 263-4688
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
401 Martin St Building 2 & 3
Lakeport, CA 95453
Clearlake Office
(707) 994-4018
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
14290 Olympic Drive Suite A
Clearlake, CA 95422
Coast Office
(707) 964-3080
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
111A Boatyard Drive
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Provider Resources
Early care and education programs set a strong foundation for our children and child care providers who are a critical part of our community.
The work child care providers do allows parents the ease of mind of knowing their children are receiving opportunities to learn, play, laugh, and grow.
NCO's Rural Communities Child Care provides free or low-cost programs and services designed to support and empower providers so that children, families, and communities benefit. We work with new child care professionals and experienced providers, offering coaching and training on quality care and guidance on the licensing process. We also administer reimbursements for healthy meals for providers who enroll on the Food Program and for child care services for families enrolled in the Alternative Payment program.
English
Subsidized Child Care Programs - Provider Handbook
RCCC is a program of North Coast Opportunities (NCO), Inc. and administers a variety of Subsidized Child Care Programs that help eligible families pay for child care in Lake and Mendocino Counties. The purpose of this information is to explain the program rules that providers need to follow and the paperwork that must be completed for authorized child care services through NCO/RCCC Subsidized Child Care Programs.
CDPH Blue Immunization Record Form
Providers are required to keep a copy of every child's immunization record to ensure the child's immunizations are up-to-date. Immunization records must be completed during enrollment and prior to providing any child care.
For assistance completing the CDPH Immunization Record Form, download the Windows Form for Child Care Immunizations.
Immunization record forms are required to be printed on a blue sheet of paper. Visit your local RCCC office for copies of immunization record forms if you cannot print them on blue paper.
Child Attendance Sheets
1. Fill out one Attendance Sheet per child.
2. Exact times of entry and departure must be entered on a daily basis.
3. Reason for absence must be completed when a child is not present (I.e. sick, with grandma, medical appt.) or reason the child is not in care during school hours).
4. Timesheets must be completed in ink and received in our office by the 5th day of the month following care.
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If you don’t already drop off your sheets directly to the Ukiah office on the 1st of each month you may:
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Scan your sheets (no pictures, just scans please) directly to providerpayments@ncoinc.org on the 1st day of the month following care.
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Note: You must also mail the originals directly to the Ukiah RCCC office as usual (the address is on the attendance sheets).
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By emailing/scanning your sheets on the 1st of each month, the payment staff is able to begin processing your payment before getting the originals through USPS. By following these steps, it assures that your child care facility will receive payment as scheduled each month.
Provider Direct Deposit Payments
To receive direct deposit payments, complete ALL the information on the Direct Deposit Authorization form. Return the completed form to:
NCO/RCCC
Attn: Payment Manager
413 N. State Street,
Ukiah CA, 95482
If you have questions about payments or payroll please contact Sheila McCann at (707) 467-3200 ext. 322.
Español
Programa de Cuidado Infantil Subsidiados - Manual del Proveedor
RCCC es un programa de North Coast Opportunities (NCO), Inc. y administra una variedad de programas de cuidado infantil subsidiados que ayudan a las familias elegibles a pagar el cuidado infantil en los condados de Lake y Mendocino. El propósito de esta información es explicar las reglas del programa que los proveedores deben seguir y la documentación que se debe completar para los servicios de cuidado infantil autorizados a través de los programas de cuidado infantil subsidiados de NCO/RCCC.
Formulario de Registro de Vacunación Azul del CDPH
Los proveedores deben conservar una copia del registro de vacunación de cada niño para garantizar que las vacunas del niño estén actualizadas. Los registros de vacunación deben completarse durante la inscripción y antes de brindar cuidado infantil.
Para obtener ayuda para completar el formulario de registro de vacunación del CDPH, descargue el formulario de Windows para vacunas de cuidado infantil.
Los formularios de registro de vacunación deben imprimirse en una hoja de papel azul. Visite su oficina local de RCCC para obtener copias de los formularios de registro de vacunación si no puede imprimirlos en papel azul.
Hojas de Asistencia Infantil
1. Complete una Hoja de Asistencia por niño.
2. Diariamente se deberán consignar las horas exactas de entrada y salida.
3. El motivo de la ausencia debe completarse cuando el niño no está presente (es decir, enfermo, con la abuela, cita médica) o el motivo por el que el niño no está bajo cuidado durante el horario escolar).
4. Las hojas de tiempo deben completarse con tinta y recibirse en nuestra oficina antes del quinto día del mes siguiente a la atención.
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Si aún no entrega sus sábanas directamente en la oficina de Ukiah el día 1 de cada mes, puede:
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Escanee sus hojas (sin imágenes, solo escaneos, por favor) directamente a proveedorpagos@ncoinc.org el primer día del mes siguiente a la atención.
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Nota: También debe enviar los originales directamente a la oficina de Ukiah RCCC como de costumbre (la dirección está en las hojas de asistencia).
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Al enviar por correo electrónico/escanear sus hojas el día 1 de cada mes, el personal de pagos puede comenzar a procesar su pago antes de recibir los originales a través de USPS. Al seguir estos pasos, se asegura que su centro de cuidado infantil recibirá el pago según lo programado cada mes.
Pagos de Depósito Directo al Proveedor
Para recibir pagos de depósito directo, complete TODA la información en el formulario de Autorización de depósito directo. Devuelva el formulario completo a:
NCO/RCCC
A la atención de: Gerente de pagos
413 N. State Street,
Ukiah CA, 95482
Si tiene preguntas sobre pagos o nómina, comuníquese con Sheila McCann al (707) 467-3200 ext. 322.
Training Calendar
NCO's Rural Communities Child Care program offers a wide range of training for child care providers & parents, including diverse workshops and quality certification programs designed to support families.
The training calendar is updated and released monthly, so keep an eye out for new and upcoming trainings!
Trainings
Community Events
For more information about upcoming trainings or to register, please view the registration details on the flyer or contact Shana Pruett at (707) 263-4688 ext. 414 or email spruett@ncoinc.org for English and/or Sulema at (707) 263-4688 ext. 401 or email sperez-torres@ncoinc.org for Spanish trainings.
Trainings are subject to change at any moment. Follow us on Facebook at NCO-RCCC for the most current updates and information. NCO RCCC trainings are funded by the California Department of Social Services Child Care and Development Division.
About Us
The role of Rural Communities Child Care (RCCC) is to help families using a holistic approach. With offices in Lake and Mendocino County, we strive to reach all memebrs of our communities, including families, parents, and providers.
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We support parents with case management services, financial assistance with child care, referrals to multiple child care options, community resources, and more.
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We support child care providers with step-by-step assistance to obtaining their own child care license, we offer technical support with paperwork submissions, enrolling in RCCC programs, we provide assistance with stipend applications, and much more.
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We support our community by conducting training and workshops that are free-of-charge for parents and providers. We promote outreach by attending community events to notify our community of our resources. We spread awareness of opportunities in our counties by maintaining a County Resources Directory, posting flyers and events on our website and social media platforms, sending regular emails to those subscribed to our email listserv (RCCC Newsletter now live), and much more!
Our staff takes pride in their work and commitment to serving children and families. We strive to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in supportive relationships with each other and clients. We believe in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, open communication, and cooperation. We strive to practice healthy boundaries and balance these qualities with compassion, mutual support, and flexibility. We recognize initiative, self-discipline, and positive attitudes as leadership qualities and strive to foster these qualities among all staff.
The Alternative Payment Program
Resource and Referral
Our Resource and Referral team provides free child care referrals to child care facilities, community resources and events, free information on starting and managing a family child care home business or child care center, and a resource lending library for child care providers and parents. Specialized workshops are offered for parents and child care providers on family-related topics. The program also provides a community resource directory and community resources on various family-oriented organizations.
The Child Care Food Program
The Child Care Food Program reimburses family child care providers who provide nutritious meals and snacks to children. Ongoing nutrition training is provided. The Child Care Food Program is currently serving 672 children and is reimbursing 64 providers for nutritious meals served to children while in their care.
The Alternative Payment Program (APP) subsidizes child care payments for eligible families who are working, in school or training, or participating in a welfare-to-work activity. APP provides a variety of direct services, including individual conferences with families, determination of family eligibility, assisting families with accessing services, referring families to other community resources, maintaining eligibility lists, and more!
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 2022
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or -
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or -
Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.