Can volunteer time with children count toward my employment hours?
Q: What if my 9 months was with another employer and not with my current employer? A: You must show proof of working for 9 months with the current employer. Applicants have till December 31, 2005 to acquire the 9 months of employment. Q: What date do I need to have begun working at the program to be eligible for the 9 months? A: If you are in a center based program you must have begun work on or before March 1, 2005. If you are a licensed family child care provider and are not applying for Spruce Up you must have been licensed on or before March 1, 2005. If you are a licensed Family Child Care Provider and are participating in Spruce up you must have been licensed on or before May 1, 2005. Q: What if I was laid off from my employer due to California budget issues? A: You are still eligible to apply as long as you are currently working in a licensed childcare facility. Your past employer must sign the employer verification page indicating you were working for them for 9 months during th
