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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.

Learn about various early learning programs to fit your family's needs.

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

Child Action Inc. Resource & Referral

Sacramento County Child Care Resource – SCOE Early Learning

●  Find Child Care/Referral● Financial Assistance Eligibility

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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.

Learn more

Beanstalk Family Services

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

●  Family Child Care Homes● State Preschool 

Learn more

SETA Head Start & Early Head Start

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

● Infant Toddler Services● Preschool Services

Learn more

School District Early Learning Programs

Child Development Resources – SCOE Early Learning

● Playgroups ● Preschool ● Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Learn more

What Kind of Early Learning & Care Program Are You Looking For?Sacramento County’s mixed delivery system includes several program types that help families find the right fit for their child.

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Family Child Care Home

Licensed family child care homes care for up to 14 children in their own private home, such as a house, apartment, or condo unit. They may offer more flexible hours due to being privately owned and operated.

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Center Based Care

Child care centers can offer full- and part-time care for groups of children, often placed in classrooms by age and in classroom-like environments. Child care centers are usually located in commercial buildings.

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Family Friend Neighbor

Family Friend or Neighbor (FFN) caregivers are not required to have a child care license to legally provide care, but are restricted to only caring for their own child and up to one other family. FFN care is provided in the child’s or caregiver’s home .License exempted providers are required to have Trustline clearance. 

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School Based Programs

School based program hours typically align with the school district's schedule with the exception of before and after school care. These programs are in self contained classrooms on a elementary school site.


Sacramento County is committed to helping you find a variety of early learning and care programs to meet your families needs and provide you with choices. 


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.

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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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