For Parents & Guardians
Find quality child care that fits your family's needs
10 articles
Paying for Child Care
Understanding Child Care Financial Assistance in California
- Can I Get Help Paying a Family Member, Friend, or Neighbor to Care for My Child?California subsidies for grandparents, relatives, and FFN caregivers
- Child Care Resources for Military Families in CaliforniaFind military child care in California including on-installation programs, fee assistance through MilitaryChildCare.com, and how to access California state benefits for service members.
Finding the Right Child Care
Core search and evaluation process
- How to Search for Child CareFind licensed child care providers that match your family's needs.
- How do I create a child care plan?Find the perfect child care provider by creating a personalized plan that matches your family's specific needs and preferences.
- How to Use Filters to Find Your Perfect Child Care MatchLearn how to use search filters to find child care programs that meet your family's specific needs.
- Why Can't I Find a Child Care Program on My Child Care Plan?Can't find a specific program in your search results? Learn why this happens and how to find the program you're looking for.
- License Numbers and the CCL Transparency WebsiteLearn about child care license numbers and how to use the state licensing database to verify provider information and inspection history.
- Why Search Results Appear in Random OrderLearn how MyChildCarePlan.org displays search results fairly for all child care providers
