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Options for Learning's child care centers

Preschool girl reading a Dr. Seuss book in class Options for Learning is proudly funded through federal, state, and local contracts that enable us to offer quality programs at little or no cost to families who are working, pursuing education or training, or actively seeking employment.

We also offer a limited number of reasonably priced spaces for families who may not meet income eligibility guidelines, ensuring that more children have access to enriching early learning experiences.

Inclusion is a core value at Options for Learning. We welcome children with disabilities into all of our programs and are committed to creating environments where every child can thrive safely and successfully.

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Resource and Referral Program

As a member agency of the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, our Resource and Referral Program provides free, personalized assistance to all families — regardless of income — in locating licensed child care that meets their unique needs.

Licensed child care centers and licensed family child care homes must meet health, safety, and educational standards set by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing.

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Types of care

Center-based care

Infant, preschool, TK, and school-age child care centers;
Non-medical care and supervision to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and/or school-age children in a group setting for periods of less than 24 hours;
Centers are often located in commercial, church, or portable structures.

Home-based care

Family child care provided in a licensee’s own home;
Non-medical care and supervision to 14 or fewer children in a home-like environment for less than 24 hours;
Small family child care homes provide care for eight or fewer children, with two of the children being kindergarten-age or above;
Large family child care homes provide care for 14 or fewer children, with two of the children being kindergarten-age or above, and an assistant is required;
Licensed homes must clearly post licenses; the license states the number and ages of children legally allowed on the premises at one time.

License-exempt care

The following are also available but are not in the referral database:

In-home care: Friend, relative, or babysitter caring for a child in the child’s home on a full-time or part-time basis (important note: families using this type of child care must meet labor law requirements);
Not legally required to hold a state license; this includes home-based care where caregivers care for one family’s child(ren) beside their own, in-home care (as noted above), and some school-age centers located on school district premises;
Call us at 626-856-5900 to learn more.