• Child Care Resource Center
• Children’s Home Society of California
• Connections for Children
• Crystal Stairs, Inc.
• Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation
• Options for Learning
• Pathways LA

There are two main options: infant centers or home daycares. The former are typically more expensive and spots are limited. The latter tend to be less expensive and there are more spots available. We recommend putting your child’s name on several wait-lists as soon as possible. It is also much more difficult to find low-cost or sliding scale options for infants. If you qualify for Stage 1 subsidies, it will likely cover much of your infant care. If not, you’re likely looking at $1000-2000/month for full-time infant care, unless you get into one of the few programs that offer tuition assistance.

• UCLA Child Care (0-5 years)
• West LA College Child Care Center
• The Growing Place
• Blue Oak Creative School House
• Hill n’ Dale Family Learning Center
• St. Sebastian Preschool
• St. Augustine Preschool

Early Head Start is from birth-3 years. Families at or below the federal poverty level (FPL) who are working, in school, or looking for work definitely qualify. If space is available, families at up to 130% of FPL are eligible. Head Start is for ages 3-5. Early Head Start is from birth-3 years. Families at or below the federal poverty level (FPL) definitely qualify. If space is available, families at up to 130% of FPL are eligible.

• Early Head Start
  • Venice Family Clinic
  • Westside Children’s Center, Inc.
  • PACE – Los Angeles
• Head Start
  • Volunteers of America, Mar Vista
  • Venice Family Clinic
  • Westside Children’s Center, Inc.
  • Children’s Institute, Inc.
  • PACE – Los Angeles
  • Volunteers of America, Overland
  • The Children’s Place, Santa Monica

Childcare cooperatives offer quality care for children while their parents work. Although many aspects of childcare cooperatives are identical to preschool cooperatives, they usually differ in three significant ways: they offer full day care, staff provide a larger portion of the care provided, and parent participation requirements are significantly reduced.

• La Playa Co-op Nursery School
• Little Village Nursery School
• Westchester Parents Nursery School – WPNS
• Beverly Glen Playgroup
• Dig Childhood Center

EECs are a state-funded affordable option, for ages 2-5. Subsidies are available up to the full cost of tuition, depending on household income.

• Shenandoah Early Education Center
• Marina Early Education Center

California State Preschools are another affordable option for 3-4 year olds. Subsidies available, up to the full cost of tuition, depending on household income. (As of 1/4/2017, the household income ceiling was around $3800). There are waitlists, though, so get on them ASAP! Four year olds have priority. Some programs are only part-day; some have both part-day and full-day options. Be sure to look into / get on the wait-list in multiple districts! Your child may attend any state preschool, regardless of whether you live in the district.

• Santa Monica / Malibu School District
• Culver City School District
• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Alternative Payment Program Agencies not offering Resource and Referral Services

• City of Norwalk
• Drew Child Development Corporation
• CalWORKs

To find your local child care resource and referral (R&R) agency, contact the California Child Care Resource and Referral (R&R) Network at (800) 543-7793

• Beyond the Bell
• Child Development Institute (CDI)
• Adolescent Family Life Programs (AFLPs)
• Partners for Children South LA

• U.S. Department of Education Resources
  • Resources for early childhood education, special education, reading, homework help, and more
• LA County Department of Education – Alternative Education
  • Provides specialized instruction and community-based programs for youth who may fall through the cracks in the regular public education system
• LA County Department of Education – Charter Schools
  • List of charter schools in Los Angeles County
• California Department of Education – Educational Options
  • School and program alternatives that provide students with the environment, curriculum, and support systems needed to ensure that they achieve their full academic potential.

• First 5 LA 
• Los Angeles Public Library