Report of Independent Auditors on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards.

Report of Independent Auditors on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program; Report on Internal Control Over Compliance; and Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance.

Includes:

• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards by Grantor
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs

Click here for: Reports on Compliance 09/30/2024 PDF

DPHSS PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY TYPHOON RECOVERY NO. 2026-02

April 17, 2026

Temporary Closure of DPHSS Offices at Terlaje Building

Hagåtña, Guam – The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announces the temporary closure of select offices at the Terlaje Building due to a power outage and no generator access at the facility.

Location:
Terlaje Building
194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Hagåtña, Guam 96910

Affected Offices:
Bureau of Social Services Administration (BOSSA)
Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS)
Bureau of Non-Communicable Diseases (BNCD)
Guam Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (GBCCED)
Guam Hypertension Prevention and Control Project (GHPCP)
Guam Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Programs (Diabetes and Tobacco)
Health Professional Licensing Office (HPLO)

Alternate Contact Information:

BOSSA
Phone: 671-475-2672
Email: bossa@dphss.guam.gov

BCCS
Phone: 671-969-7259
Email: childcare@dphss.guam.gov

BNDC
Phone: 671-777-1184
GBCCED Email: gbccedp@dphss.guam.gov
GHPCP Email: GuamHPCP.DPHSS@gmail.com
Guam Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Programs (Diabetes and Tobacco) Email: DiabetesControl@dphss.guam.gov & TPCP@dphss.guam.gov

HPLO
Phone: 671-689-3122
Email: hplo@dphss.guam.gov

At this time, in-person services at this location are unavailable. Response times may be delayed as calls are being routed through limited lines. We thank the public for your patience as our island recovers from Typhoon Sinlaku.

DPHSS will share updates as services are restored. For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov or follow DPHSS on social media.

Click here for Impacts on Federal Funding PDF

An overview of the Bureau of Child Care Services’ progress and key developments from 2021 to today, including provider growth, program investments, and recent operational updates. It also includes a brief summary of the November 2025 CCDF payment delay notice to ensure transparency and shared understanding.

The goal is to offer GCCDA a clear picture of where we are, the improvements underway, and to address the concerns brought up to leadership.
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Click here to listen to the recording of Friday, 12/5/2025 session.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026



Click Below For:
Tuition Overages / Copayment & Maximum Child Care Payment Rates
Sample Family Cost Calculations
Press Release PR25-123

Effective Date: August 1, 2025



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Press Release PR25-85

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) announces additional dates for the Pre-Service Orientation virtually via Zoom. All child care providers serving children under CCDF is required to complete the Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. The Pre-Service Orientation must be completed within three months from the hire date. This is only a one-time requirement.

Please see the Memorandum attached for more information.

Hafa Adai Childcare managers and staff,

I hope this message finds you well. As norovirus cases rise across the U.S., the Department of Public Health and Social Services urges leaders to emphasize preventative measures. Your leadership is vital to protecting the people most vulnerable to this preventable illness.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) announces additional dates for the Pre-Service Orientation virtually via Zoom. BCCS reminds all child care providers serving children under CCDF to complete the Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. The Pre-Service Orientation must be completed within three months from the hire date. This is only a one-time requirement.

Please see the Memorandum attached for more information.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), is excited to announce the launch of a new application form, child care provider certificate, and improved processes to be effective on January 1, 2025. The following changes are designed to streamline the application process, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall experience for applicants.

Click here to view memo.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), requires all child care providers to complete a one-time Pre-Service Orientation within three months from the hire date, pursuant to Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 98, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) §98.44(b).

The Pre-Service Orientation is required for all employees & volunteers who serve children under CCDF to include: licensed child care providers, licensed-exempt (relative/in-home/school-age) child care providers, uncompensated providers, or any caregiver who will have contact with children.

All newly employed CCDF child care providers must attend a Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. Child care providers who have been employed as a caregiver to CCDF children, but has not received a Pre-Service Orientation, must successfully complete the Pre-Service Orientation upon the renewal of their Guam’s Plan for Professional Development (GPPD) Certification or CCDF Certification.

Child care providers under CCDF who have not completed the CCDF Pre-Service Orientation requirement will be subject to non-compliance, and will result in the revocation of the CCDF Certification for your child care program. Revocation of CCDF Certification may result in discontinued CCDF subsidy payments, and disqualification from professional development and grant opportunities.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), requires all child care providers to complete a one-time Pre-Service Orientation within three months from the hire date, pursuant to Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 98, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) §98.44(b).

The Pre-Service Orientation is required for all employees & volunteers who serve children under CCDF to include: licensed child care providers, licensed-exempt (relative/in-home/school-age) child care providers, uncompensated providers, or any caregiver who will have contact with children.

All newly employed CCDF child care providers must attend a Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. Child care providers who have been employed as a caregiver to CCDF children, but has not received a Pre-Service Orientation, must successfully complete the Pre-Service Orientation upon the renewal of their Guam’s Plan for Professional Development (GPPD) Certification or CCDF Certification.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) provides support for people and organizations that are interested in starting child care programs in their communities. If you are a resident of Guam and is a relative or in kinship with a CCDF certified family, you may choose to be a paid child care provider and care for up to six children in your home or the child’s home. All child care providers must complete all application requirements, comply with health and safety standards, pass eligibility requirements on background checks, complete 15 hours of certified health, safety, and early childhood related training, and be in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Click the link below to view the full FAQ for Relative / In-Home Providers:
https://guamchildcare.com/sites/default/files/relative_-_in-home_child_care_provider_faq.pdf

The Bureau of Child Care Services’ (BCSS) mission is to maximize parental child care options by providing access to a variety of affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs.