Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Child Care Resource Center. The breach occurred on October 4th, 2016. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Child Care Resource Center
Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is a California nonprofit corporation founded in 1976 and headquartered in Chatsworth, California. It provides child care referrals, financial assistance for child care, Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs, home visiting, workforce development, family engagement, and school readiness services. CCRC serves approximately 50,000 to 100,000 children, families, and child care providers each month across Northern Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County, operating across more than 30 locations with over 1,400 staff members.
What Happened?
Child Care Resource Center was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice filed on July 2nd, 2026. The notice states that a breach occurred on October 4th, 2016—a gap of nearly ten years between the listed breach date and the notification date. No public reporting was found that explains the delay. The notice does not identify the type of incident, the nature of the information involved, or the number of individuals affected, as those details are redacted in the available filing text. No ransomware group or threat actor attribution was found in public sources, and no prior data breaches for this organization were identified.
CCRC is offering complimentary Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity restoration services to affected individuals. The enrollment deadline, monitoring period, and activation details are redacted in the available notice text.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Child Care Resource Center
- Industry: Nonprofit child care and early childhood education services
- Location: Chatsworth, California
- Date of breach: October 4th, 2016
- Date of consumer notification: July 2nd, 2026
- Identity theft protection offered: Complimentary Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity restoration
- Source: California Attorney General sample breach notice; CCRC official website
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Child Care Resource Center, consider enrolling in the complimentary Experian IdentityWorks membership before the deadline stated in your letter. You should also place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and review them carefully for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries. Monitor your financial account statements regularly for suspicious activity. If you believe your identity has already been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on reporting and recovery.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
