Who we are
History
Options for Learning has been serving children and families since 1981. As a nonprofit child care and early learning agency, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success.
Options for Learning provides free, low-cost, and affordable child care, early learning, and before- and after-school programs that prepare children ages 0-14 for the opportunities of tomorrow. The agency's 980+ professionals deliver quality programs designed to provide individualized attention to each student in an enriching, caring environment. Options for Learning also offers training, resources, and support to thousands of community child care providers to improve the quality of care for the children they serve.
Having grown from a single school-age program to a highly recognized agency that today serves more than 9,600 children, Options for Learning is consistently ranked as a top child care and school-age program provider in California. We operate at 75 locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Whittier, Pomona Valley, and Northeast Los Angeles areas.
Families we serve
Options for Learning is primarily funded by federal, state, and local government contracts, allowing us to assist lower-income families who are working, attending college or vocational training, or seeking employment.
Options for Learning is primarily funded by federal, state, and local government contracts, allowing us to assist lower-income families who are working, attending college or vocational training, or seeking employment.
Families who do not meet the state or federal income guidelines may also access a limited number of spaces in our programs at reasonable prices. In addition, our Resource and Referral Program assists families, regardless of income, in locating licensed child care free of charge.
Options for Learning welcomes children with disabilities in all our programs, provided the child can be safely and successfully served in the program.
Mission statement
Options for Learning is a leader in preparing children and supporting families for life success through innovative, quality child development programs.
Vision
Unlocking the promise of every child.
Values
- Respect, integrity, accountability;
- Professionalism;
- Advocacy;
- Right to access quality education;
- A great place for children and employees to work, learn, and succeed;
- Personal rapport between staff and families;
- Serving a culturally and economically diverse community;
- Innovative and creative contributions to our field.
Community partnerships and memberships
- Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
- Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
- Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
- Azusa Chamber of Commerce
- Baldwin Park Business Association
- Covina Chamber of Commerce
- Duarte Chamber of Commerce
- La Verne Chamber of Commerce
- Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
- Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
- San Dimas Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
- South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
- Whittier Chamber of Commerce
Options for Learning
2934 E. Garvey Ave. South, Suite 301
West Covina, Calif. 91791
West Covina, Calif. 91791
Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To promote a healthy work-life balance, Options for Learning offices are closed Fridays.