California Workforce Registry Update
Due to significant cuts in funding the California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry will close for all Californians and users will lose access to their information. Here is the timetable that you should expect.
For child care providers who work in the counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Francisco:
You will have access to the following until June 15th, 2026:
- Your Registry profile
- Documents and data
- Customer Service Help Desk
For child care providers outside of the counties listed above.
You are encouraged to log in prior to December 15, 2025 and download your data including:
– My Education and Training Report
– Employment History
– Professional Growth Plans
– Files uploaded to the My Documents section
Visit the CA Registry website for further updates. A list of FAQs, as of October 2025, is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
About the Workforce Registry
About the Workforce Registry
Early childhood educators recognize the critical importance of high–quality care and education in the first five years of a child’s life. Research shows that early learning experiences play a major role in brain development and have long-term benefits. Children who attend high-quality early learning programs demonstrate stronger critical thinking skills, enhanced social engagement, and higher academic performance in reading and math. They are also more likely to graduate from high school and attend college.
Child care programs play a significant role in preparing children for school and beyond. According to Child Care Aware, approximately 11 million children under the age of 5 are in some form of child care across the United States, spending an average of 36 hours per week in these settings. To support the educators who shape these crucial years, the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry was established as a statewide initiative to track and enhance professional development opportunities for early childhood educators.
The California Workforce Registry is a web-based data system built to organize and promote the employment, education accomplishments, and professional development of early educators across the state. This collection of information helps to tell the story of how people enter into, and what it looks like to be a part of, the early education workforce.
Who uses the CA Workforce Registry
The registry is designed for all professionals working in early childhood education (ECE), including:
- Teachers, aides, and paraprofessionals
- Directors and administrators
- Home-based child care providers
- ECE coaches, consultants, and trainers
- Researchers and policymakers
For advocates and researchers, the registry serves as a valuable data resource that provides insights into California’s ECE workforce, helping to identify needs, gaps, and trends in the field.
What information does the Registry collect?
The California Workforce Registry securely stores an educator’s:
- Education history (college courses, degrees, permits, and credentials)
- Employment records (past and current positions in early childhood education)
- Completed professional development trainings
- Verified transcripts and certificates for state-funded initiatives
Educators can upload and manage their documentation online, ensuring that their professional records remain accessible for future employment, program applications, or state verification purposes.
What are the benefits of using the Registry?
Participation in the California Workforce Registry provides educators with several career-enhancing benefits:
- Build a professional profile that can be securely accessed and updated anytime.
- Electronically store credentials, transcripts, and professional development records in one place.
- Easily search for and enroll in relevant trainings through the Training Calendar.
- Use the built-in Resume Builder to generate a formatted resume from your profile.
- Access the Job Board to explore employment opportunities in the early education field.
- Be recognized as an ECE professional and contribute to statewide data that informs policies and funding.
- Use your Registry ID for seamless training and employment verification.
How to Create a Profile in the California Workforce Registry
Creating a profile in the California Workforce Registry is free and easy:
- Visit caregistry.org.
- Complete the registration form with your email address and professional details.
- Check your email for the activation link and log back in to finalize your account.
- Update your profile with employment history, education records, and training certificates.
Once your account is active, you can start using the Training Calendar, explore job opportunities, and track your professional growth in the field of early childhood education.
Finding and Enrolling in Trainings
The Training Calendar within the Workforce Registry provides access to statewide professional development opportunities, including:
- Preventive Health & Safety trainings
- Developmental assessment workshops (e.g., DRDP, PITC, CECO)
- CPIN and Quality Counts California-sponsored trainings
To enroll in a training:
- Log in to your profile at org.
- Click “Training Calendar” and use the search feature to filter by course title, date, county, or training sponsor.
- Follow the instructions to register, and receive a confirmation email upon enrollment.
Pro Tip: Use the Advanced Search feature to find free or low-cost online trainings and self-paced courses available statewide.
How does Quality Start use the California Workforce Registry?
To bolster opportunities for early educators across San Bernardino County, Quality Start San Bernardino focuses heavily on offering applicable and varied trainings that engage the 12 California ECE core competencies. The competencies are twelve overlapping areas that define the optimal knowledge, skills, and mentalities conveyed by early educators. Trainings are organized and tracked through the Registry for which all QSSB participants are required to have an account. Find a training fit for you over on the QSSB calendar. Trainings are updated monthly.
Additional Resources:
Care Registry Frequently Asked Questions