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HEALTHY TODDLERS CARE

4026 Olympic Street · San Diego, CA 92115 · 619-582-4557

Community Care License No. 376622451

Program Information Sheet

CalWORKs / Welfare-to-Work Participants

CalWORKs Internship Program

A structured, unpaid work-experience placement for CalWORKs and Welfare-to-Work participants referred through Equus Workforce Solutions and county case management. Interns gain verifiable, supervised work experience and career exposure across childcare, business, marketing, landscaping, and garden tracks.

Program at a Glance

Weekly Cap

Maximum 16 hours per week

Schedule Tracks

Four options (A – D)

Internship Tracks

5 areas of interest

Referral Source

CalWORKs via Equus Workforce Solutions

Supervision

Never alone with children (Title 22)

Compensation

Unpaid work-experience placement

1. Weekly Schedule Options

Every schedule is strictly capped at 16 hours per week. Select the option that matches your approved work-experience plan.

  • ▪Option A (3 Days - Morning): M/W/F from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (15 hrs/wk)
  • ▪Option B (3 Days - Afternoon): M/W/F from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (15 hrs/wk)
  • ▪Option C (4 Days - Afternoon): Mon-Thu from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (16 hrs/wk)
  • ▪Option D (2 Days - Full Day): Tue & Thu from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (16 hrs/wk with 1-hr unpaid lunch)

2. Internship Track Options

Choose the primary area of interest that best matches your career goals. Placement is confirmed with the Director and your case manager.

  • ▪Childcare Assistant Internship
  • ▪Admin Childcare Business Development
  • ▪Childcare Marketing Internship
  • ▪Labor and Landscaping Internship
  • ▪Garden and Nursery Internship

3. Age-Group Placement Matrix

Applicants report prior experience and preferred placement age groups so assignments are matched to both interest and readiness.

  • ▪Infants & Toddlers (18 months – 2 years)
  • ▪Preschool (3 – 5 years)
  • ▪School-Age / After-School (6 – 10 years)
  • ▪Youth / Seasonal Camp (11 – 14 years)
  • ▪No Prior Experience (Includes first-time workforce participants) is an accepted answer for prior experience. First-time workforce participants are welcomed and fully mentored.

4. Compliance Packet Sections

The CalWORKs onboarding packet must be completed, initialed, and signed in full before placement begins.

  • ▪Intern information, residential address, and emergency contacts.
  • ▪Section 1: Code of Conduct & Professional Etiquette.
  • ▪Section 2: Dress Code & Grooming.
  • ▪Section 3: Liability Waiver & acknowledgment of the unpaid educational placement.
  • ▪Section 4: Photo, Media & Portfolio Release.
  • ▪Section 5: Schedule Agreement & 16-hour weekly capping.
  • ▪Intern digital signature, then Director sign-off.

5. Media & Portfolio Policy

Interns are encouraged to compile a portable teaching portfolio (lesson plans, activity setups, STEAM projects) for future employment opportunities. Strict Rule on Enrolled Children: Interns are strictly prohibited from taking personal photos or videos of enrolled children on personal devices. Any portfolio photography must feature activity setups or lesson materials only, without identifiable photos of enrolled children.

Media Release options: (A) permission granted for facility photos and video of the intern for curriculum and program marketing, or (B) no permission for public marketing use.

Required Documents & State Compliance

The following must be on file before the first day on site. Upload signed copies in the CalWORKs onboarding packet.

LIC 508

Criminal Record Statement

Download, complete, sign, and upload.

Official form: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/portals/9/lic508.pdf

LIC 501

Personnel Record

Download, complete, sign, and upload.

Official form: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/LIC501.pdf

Health

Current TB Clearance

Risk assessment or negative test result within 12 months. Upload signed copy.

Health

Immunization Records

MMR & Tdap proof, or an approved exemption waiver.

Agreement

Signed Volunteer Agreement

Signed digitally in the online portal (16-hour weekly cap acknowledged).

Site Expectations

Cell Phone & Personal Devices: Phones and smartwatches are stored away during shift hours. Personal calls, texting, and social media are prohibited during active childcare and supervision.

Punctuality & Attendance: Interns arrive on time for every scheduled shift and notify Director Bridgette Moss at least 2 hours before a shift if an emergency or illness prevents attendance.

Active Supervision: Under Title 22, interns remain under the direct supervision of the Director or lead staff and are never left alone with children. Interns engage children in constructive learning activities.

Confidentiality & Professional Communication: Information about enrolled children, families, staff, and facility operations remains strictly confidential. Communication with children, staff, and parents is always respectful and encouraging.

Dress Code & Grooming: Clean, modest, active clothing; closed-toe non-slip shoes; short clean nails with no long or acrylic sets; minimal jewelry; daily grooming standards.

Placement Standards: Phone policy violations, unexcused tardiness, dress code violations, or unprofessional conduct may end the placement and are referred back to Equus Workforce Solutions and county case management.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the CalWORKs Intern Onboarding & Compliance Packet online, including all required documents and your digital signature.
  2. 2The facility reviews the packet and the Director signs off to finalize compliance.
  3. 3A signed Master Compliance PDF is generated for your case manager and personnel file.
  4. 4Report to your confirmed shift with closed-toe non-slip shoes and your identification lanyard.

Placement contact

Bridgette Moss, Owner & Director · 619-582-4557 · healthytoddlerscare@gmail.com

Apply through the CalWORKs Intern Onboarding portal. 4026 Olympic Street · San Diego, CA 92115