Family Choices for Early Learning and Care

General Child Care and Development*

Birth through 12 years of age
Must be Income Eligible Length of Day
Full Day 6+ hours		 Local Contact Information
https://www.chs-ca.org/for-families/child-care-referrals
(714) 543-2273 or (949) 364-6605

Private or Faith Based Preschool

Infants = 0-18 mos, Toddlers = 18-36 mos, Preschool = 3-5 years
Fee-based
Approved programs may accept Vouchers or Alternative Payment Program (APP) for CalWORKs clients		 Length of Day
Varies		 Local Contact Information
https://www.chs-ca.org/for-families/child-care-referrals
https://mychildcareplan.org
(714) 543-2273 or (949) 364-6605

Family Child Care

Infants = 0-18 mos, Toddlers = 18-36 mos, Preschool = 3-5 years
Fee-based
Approved programs may accept Vouchers or Alternative Payment Program (APP) for CalWORKs clients		 Length of Day
Varies		 Local Contact Information
https://www.chs-ca.org/for-families/child-care-referrals
(714) 543-2273 or (949) 364-6605

Family, Friend or Neighbor

Infants = 0-18 mos, Toddlers = 18-36 mos, Preschool = 3-5 years
Your family member, friend, or neighbor may be compensated to provide care to your child if they are registered through TrustLine, via vouchers, Alternative Payment Program (APP), or CalWORKs clients Length of Day
Varies		 For More Information Contact
(714) 543-2273 or (949) 364-6605

Early Head Start*

Pregnant Mothers, Infants (0-18 mos), Toddlers (18-36 mos)
Must be Income Eligible Length of Day
Options: Part Day 3.5 hours and Full Day 6+ hours		 Local Contact Information
http://www.ochsinc.org
(714) 241-8920
https://rsccd.edu/childdevelopmentservices/Pages/OurCenters.aspx
(714) 480-7548

California State Preschool*

Must have their third birthday on or before December 1
Must be Income Eligible Length of Day
Options: Part Day 3 hours and Full Day 6+ hours		 Local Contact Information
https://www.chs-ca.org/for-families/child-care-referrals
(714) 543-2273 or (949) 364-6605

Head Start*

3-5 years
Must be Income Eligible Length of Day
Options: Part Day 3.5 hours and Full Day 6.5+ hours		 Local Contact Information
http://www.ochsinc.org
(714) 241-8920

Transitional Kindergarten*

Check with your local school district on age requirements
Contact your local school district for more information. Private Providers may offer TK not funded by the state. Length of Day
Varies based on school district: part day/full day

*Provides early learning opportunities for children with special needs
*Criteria subject to change.
Based on 2023 information at time of publication. This is not an exhaustive list of options for early childhood education.