1. California Resource & Referral Network — Free
Helps parents find quality childcare and financial assistance.
(415) 882-0234 · Statewide service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Best Childcare Assistance in California — 13 verified resources
13 Resources
2. California State Preschool Program — Free
Free or reduced-cost preschool for qualifying families.
(916) 322-6233 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri school hours · Visit Website
3. YMCA of Greater LA — Childcare
Before/after school care and summer camps.
(213) 624-2348 · Multiple LA locations · Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm · Visit Website
4. Boys & Girls Clubs of LA — After School
Affordable after-school programs.
(323) 264-3181 · Multiple LA locations · Mon-Fri 2pm-8pm · Visit Website
5. ChildCare.gov — Free
Federal hub for finding quality child care, financial assistance, and learning about state subsidies.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
6. Office of Child Care (ACF) — Free
Federal office administering Child Care and Development Fund. Subsidies and quality programs in every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
7. Head Start Locator — Free
Free, federally funded preschool for low-income families with children 0-5. Find a program near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
8. Early Head Start — Free
Federally funded early childhood program for pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. Child Care Aware of America — Free
1-800-424-2246 — free help finding quality, affordable childcare in your community.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Zero to Three — Free
Resources for parents and professionals on early childhood development from birth to age 3.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program — Free
CACFP — federal program reimbursing childcare providers for nutritious meals served to children.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Boys & Girls Clubs of America — Free
Safe, affordable after-school and summer programs for children ages 6-18 nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. National Association for Family Child Care — Free
NAFCC — supporting quality home-based childcare and helping parents find accredited family providers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many childcare assistance resources are in California?
- Women's Corner tracks 13 verified childcare assistance resources for women in California.
- Are childcare assistance resources in California free?
- 11 of the 13 listed childcare assistance resources in California are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in California have childcare assistance resources?
- Resources serve multiple cities and counties in California.
- What are some examples of childcare assistance resources in California?
- Featured entries include California Resource & Referral Network, California State Preschool Program, YMCA of Greater LA — Childcare, Boys & Girls Clubs of LA — After School, ChildCare.gov.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 4 of 13 California childcare assistance listings include verified phone numbers.