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Finding Early Learning and Care Programs for Your Child

From birth through age 5, your child is rapidly developing and learning from the world around them.Give your child a strong start by enrolling them in one of the many early learning and care options available based on your child’s age or your families needs.

Explore the links below to learn about various early learning programs in your area.

Infants & Toddlers: Ages 0-3

• Early Head Start • Licensed Center • State-Funded Preschool• Licensed Family Child Care• Family, Friend, or Neighbor (FFN)

Preschoolers & TK: Ages 3-5

• Head Start
• Licensed Center
• State-Funded Preschool
• Licensed Family Child Care
• Family, Friend, or Neighbor
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

You have choices

Explore local early learning and care options and resources through the links below to find the best fit for your family.

Child Action Inc. Resource & Referral

Sacramento County Child Care Resource – SCOE Early Learning

●  Find Child Care/Referral● Financial Assistance Eligibility

My Child Care Plan California

Head Start and Early Head Start – SCOE Early Learning

● Search engine for statewide licensed centers and family child care homes.

Beanstalk Family Services

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

●  Family Child Care Homes● State Preschool 

SETA Head Start & Early Head Start

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

Infant Toddler Services● Preschool Services

School District Early Learning Programs

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

● Playgroups Preschool Transitional Kindergarten (TK)


Finding High Quality Care Guide

Child Action Inc. has created these guides to help Sacramento County families find and select the best care for their child. Available in different languages, click on the Finding High Quality Care Guide below.

Finding Care Considerations Finding the best early learning and care for your child.

Choosing who cares for your child is one of the most important and difficult decisions you’ll ever have to make. Look at more than one choice. Visit a few different programs. Here are a few questions and ideas to consider when visiting a program. 

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