This is a study of child care sites in California to determine fiscal, staffing, and administrative challenges, as well as the need for clearer regulatory guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Authors used the snowball method and a questionnaire to collect data from across the state. Findings are presented both statewide and regionally in the following regions: Northern California, the Bay Area, Central California, Los Angeles, and Southern California. These five regions make up the entire state of California.