Families
Find Quality Child Care & Support for Your Family
Trusted programs, financial support, and clear guidance in English and Spanish
How Can We Help You?
Find Child Care
Talk to local experts who can help you find the right child care setting for your family’s needs.
Know the Care Types
Learn about your options and what to look for when choosing care for your child.
Get Help Paying for Care
Find subsidies, scholarships, and aid programs that can lower your costs.
Popular Family Resources
Navigating Early Care and Education
Age & Program Guide
Program Type | Age Range | Common Setting |
|---|---|---|
Early Head StartFederally funded program providing comprehensive services for eligible families. | 0-3 Years | Centers or Home-based |
Child Care CentersLicensed centers settings often serve children starting from birth. | 0-5+ Years | Licensed Facilities |
Family Child Care HomeLicensed home-based care settings often serve children starting from birth. | 0-5+ Years | Licensed Residential Homes |
Head StartProvides school readiness through education, health, and social services for eligible preschool aged children. | 3-5 Years | Centers or School Sites |
State PreschoolPart-day or full-day education under state guidance. | 3-4 Years | Schools or Community Orgs |
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)A school-district program serving as a bridge between preschool and Kindergarten. | 4-5 Years | School Sites |
Questions About Child Care? We're Here to Help.
Call, email, or chat with a Resource and Referral (R&R) Specialist. We'll connect you with local resources. We can help answer your questions every step of the way—in English or Spanish.