» Begin Online Application » Update My Application » Hard Copy Application (PDF) » Family Resources » Frequently Asked Questions » About CEL » Agency Access Only » Contact Us » Home	About CEL CEL is a statewide Centralized Eligibility List that all counties in California must operate to provide a more efficient way to connect families to subsidized child care and preschool services through one application process. This page will be updated soon with the following: -Information regarding the California Department of Education, Child Development Division -CEL Confidentiality Disclaimer