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As Recession Looms, Governor Newsom Threatens Access to Child Care for Working Families

SACRAMENTO, CA – The over 60,000 family child care providers in California represented by Child Care Providers United (CCPU) responded to Governor Newsom’s May Revision 2025-26 budget proposal released today with this statement from Max Arias, CCPU’s Chief Spokesperson and Chair:  “Today, Governor Newsom missed a key opportunity to keep his commitment to child care […]

Bargaining Update: We Took Action, Now the State Must Move!

This past weekend, we raised our voices and took action at the State Capitol. In honor of International Women’s Day, child care providers from across the state came together to demand that our work be respected—not just on one day, but every day. Instead of support, we were met with pushback and outright disrespect. The […]

Child Care Providers Deserve Respect—Not Stalling Tactics

Family child care providers in California are being ignored—and we won’t stand for it. On January 28, more than 150 family child care providers gathered at the bargaining table with the state, ready to make the true cost of care a reality and to fight for the benefits and protections we all deserve! The state […]

Governor Newsom is Failing Family Child Care Providers

Our CCPU Bargaining Team met with the state on Thursday, February 13th, to continue bargaining over financial assistance for fire-affected providers who are still recovering and rebuilding and unable to reopen to support families in their communities.  Rather than receiving support, we were met with further disappointment and a lack of respect for our profession. […]

Take Action – Call Gov. Newsom and urge the state to stop delaying CCPU’s proposals!

On February 4th, our CCPU Bargaining Team met with the state over Zoom to continue bargaining our next contract. In our proposals submitted last month to tackle the wildfire crisis impacting numerous providers across Los Angeles County and the state, we demanded the state to continue financial support for those affected providers unable to resume […]

Child Care Providers Deserve Respect—Not Stalling Tactics

Family child care providers in California are being ignored—and we won’t stand for it. On January 28, more than 150 family child care providers gathered at the bargaining table with the state, ready to make the true cost of care a reality and to fight for the benefits and protections we all deserve! The state […]

For childcare providers, wildfires are just one more crisis

By Libby RaineyPublished Jan 17, 2025 11:09 AM In an instant, Blanca Carrillo and her daughter Aurys Hernandez lost everything. Their home in Altadena was also the place they’d built a thriving daycare for young children. So when it burned in the Eaton Fire, they were left homeless and without work all at the same time. “Overnight our […]

SoCal Fire Resources

As wildfires and strong winds continue to impact communities across Southern California, we want to ensure you have the tools and guidance to stay safe and informed and receive help should you need it.  For us as child care providers our houses aren’t just our homes but our businesses and livelihoods – where generations of […]

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California Child Care Providers Unite

From rallies in the streets of the capitol to hosting local representatives, we’re looking for ways that enable everyone to participate — because that’s the only way change happens.

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Access your portal

Step 1

Go to portal site.

Go to www.MyParticipantEdge.com

STEP 2

Click “Create Account.”

step 3

Complete the following fields, using the information provided in the benefits letter you received.

  • User Type: Member
  • Email: Enter your email address and confirm your email
  • First and Last Name: Enter your first and last name
  • SSN/SIN: Enter the last 4 digits of the Retirement Identification Number you received from your benefits letter. Do not enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
  • Date of Birth: Enter your actual date of birth. If this doesn’t work, then enter the temporary date of birth from your benefits letter.
  • Zip Code/Postal Code: Enter the zip code exactly as written on your benefits letter
step 4

Click “Next” and the following screen displays

Enter the password, and three Security Questions and answers, and select the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy checkbox.

step 5

Click Finish, the account is created, and you are returned to the initial screen (see following screen example)

You will also receive an access code which will be sent to the email that you entered when you created your account. Note: Each time you log in from a new computer/device, you must enter a new access code.

step 6

From the initial screen, enter the email address you used to set up your account and password, and click Login

step 7

Enter the access code you received in your email to access the Dashboard screen

If you have any questions, or would like assistance registering your portal, call our CCPU Provider Resource Center at (888) 583-CCPU (2278).

Info Sessions Recordings:

July 9 CCPU Retirement Fund Info Session

July 18 CCPU Retirement Fund Info Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions in the FAQ section below.

Are the benefits from the Retirement Plan taxable income to me?

The State contributions to your Retirement Plan account are not taxable to you until you receive a distribution. There may be distributions options to defer those taxes.

When can I sign up for the Retirement Fund and where can I learn more?

Eligible providers are automatically enrolled in the retirement fund. However, the administrator, Zenith American Solutions, will ask eligible providers to update necessary information. It is important to provide this information so that your records are accurate, and to avoid delays accessing your account.



If you believe you are eligible, but have not received this mail, you may contact the CCPU Provider Resource Center for assistance at (888) 583-CCPU (2278).

Have more questions?

If you have additional questions, you can call the CCPU Provider Resource Center at 888-583-CCPU (2278) from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday.

WHAT – What benefits does the Retirement Fund expect to offer providers?

Expand the Retirement Fund Benefits Table to see benefits.

 Plan Rules
Eligible participants*

You are eligible to participate in the Retirement Plan for a 2024 contribution if you are:

  • A licensed child care provider
  • Who has been paid 6 or more months of child subsidy in the 2023 calendar year (can be non-consecutive months).
Eligibility for benefit credit for contributions in 2024*You will earn your full service credits for 2023 if you were paid for ten or more months of child subsidy in 2023. If you were paid for 6 or more months of child subsidy, you will receive 60% of your service credits, 70% for 7 months, 80% for 8 months and 90% for 9 months. You will not earn any service credit if you were paid for less than 6 months.
ContributionsThe only contributions to the Retirement Plan will be paid from funding won through the CCPU collective bargaining agreement. The Plan does not accept contributions from you.
Amount of annual employer contributions for 2024 service allocable to participants in 2025*You will earn one full service credit for the State contribution on your behalf in 2025 if you were paid for ten or more months of child subsidy in 2024. If you were paid for 6 to 9 months in 2024, you will receive a pro-rated service credit. You will not earn any service credit if you were paid for less than 6 months in 2024.
VestingYou are “vested” in any contribution correctly made to your account. You do not need to work a minimum number of years before 2024 to be entitled to a benefit.
Distribution events

You can elect to receive your account when:

  • You stop all work as a licensed provider paid for state subsidized child care for 9 consecutive months at any age (“terminate from service”);
  • You stop all work as a licensed provider paid for state subsidized child care for 3 consecutive months at age 60 or older (“retirement”); or
  • You attain age 73, which is the age you are required to start receiving payments, unless you are still working.
Forms of distributions

If you are age 60 or older and stop all work as a licensed provider for 3 consecutive months and elect to retire, you can choose to receive your account balance as:

  • One lump-sum payment
  • Approximately equal monthly payments for 5 years
  • Approximately equal monthly payments for 10 years

If you are younger than age 60 and stop all work as a licensed provider for 9 consecutive months, you can only elect to receive your account as one lump-sum payment.

Death benefitsSince your account is 100% vested, you can designate a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) to receive your account balance if you die before you receive it.
InvestmentsThe Board of Trustees will manage how the Retirement Plan is invested on your behalf, with the assistance of investment professionals.

*Special rules apply to providers where more than one provider is on the payment record.

who

Who is eligible for the Retirement Fund benefits?

State contributions to the Retirement Plan are tied to the child care subsidy program. To be eligible for retirement benefits in 2024, you must be a licensed provider who has have been paid for work with a subsidized child in at least 6 months in 2023-these months do not need to be consecutive. License exempt providers are not eligible; however, if you become licensed in a year, your work in that year may count for eligibility.

when

When will the benefits be available?

Contributions to the Retirement Plan are tied to the child care subsidy program. To be eligible for retirement benefits in 2024, you must be a licensed provider who has have been paid for work with a subsidized child in at least 6 months in 2023-these months do not need to be consecutive. License exempt providers are not eligible; however, if you become licensed in a year, your work in that year may count for eligibility.

how

How can I get help enrolling?

If you are eligible, the Plan will automatically enroll you based on data received by the State of California. You should immediately update your information with the Plan so it has has all of your current information and you receive credit for your years of licensed work.