Helping child care providers thrive and grow

Tools, connections, and support for providers

Resources that strengthen your business and connect families to care

Options for Learning’s Resource and Referral Program supports child care providers with tools, training, referrals, and guidance designed to help programs succeed. From joining our referral database and connecting with families to accessing professional development and helpful resources, we are here to support the important work you do every day.

Options for Learning's Resource and Referral program (R&R) is funded by the California Department of Social Services to:

Help families find child care that best meets their needs via free live or online child care referrals;
Maintain comprehensive child care provider database and vacancy information;
Recruit and train child care providers;
Collect data from parents and child care providers;
Reimburse and incentivize educational training, CPR, first aid, etc.
Provide a variety of other services to parents and providers.

To be included in our referral database:

Providers must have a licensed home or facility located in one of the following cities: Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Duarte, El Monte, La Canada, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Monrovia, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City, or Whittier;
Business information (ages, hours of operation, transportation, other specialized program information, etc.) may be added to the state-funded child care referral database at no cost;
Providers should attend regular professional development training and enlist the help of Options for Learning's coaching staff.

Please note: Our state contract requires us to provide community referrals and prohibits us from making recommendations.

Providers residing outside of our service area may use this zip code list to find a Resource and Referral agency in Los Angeles County.

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What child care providers are saying

"Options for Learning creates a warm and welcoming environment for both providers and families, making the process feel simple, friendly, and less overwhelming for parents seeking support. They have helped make child care more accessible for the families we serve.

We truly appreciate the partnership and support we have received and are grateful for the positive relationship we have built together while serving our community."

Kendrick, Director, Connected Academy

"For more than 25 years, our partnership with Options for Learning has served as a vital bridge to quality care, access, and opportunity for children and families in our community. Together, we have opened doors for young learners to grow, explore, and build strong educational foundations, while empowering families with the support they need to pursue stability and success.

This partnership has created a meaningful, lasting impact, ensuring that children are not only cared for but truly prepared to thrive. The results speak for themselves: confident learners, strengthened families, and a foundation that supports lifelong achievement."

Julia Botello, Botello Family Child Care