Subsidized programs
Provider participation
- Family applies for the subsidized voucher program with Options for Learning's Child Care Services division.
- Once approved, the family chooses a child care provider or receives child care referrals. Depending on the funding, families may choose a center, licensed home, or exempt provider.
- Child care agreements are between a family and a provider. Options for Learning will pay for care on behalf of the family.
- Providers are reimbursed based on regulations set by the state and rates they charge to the public.
Providers with questions may call 626-856-5900, ext. 4.
Voucher-based child care
Options for Learning administers federal, state, and local child care certificate/voucher contracts with the programs described below. Eligible families choose care in licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, or license-exempt care, depending on program type.
CalWORKs Child Care – Stages 1, 2, and 3
Alternative Payment Program
Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN)
Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for foster children (Bridge Program)
Center-based child care
The following subsidized child care contracts are administered by Options for Learning in our center-based child care programs, with funds from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the federal Office of Head Start (OHS).
Office of Head Start
Early Head Start
Head Start
Head Start
CDE General Child Care and Development (GCTR)
Full-day Preschool, Surround Care, and Empowered Learning
CDE California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
State Preschool
CDE After School Education and Safety Program (ASES)
Enrichment Program