Choices for Children
Families who need help paying for child care while working, looking for work, or attending training can check program eligibility.
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Santa Clara County · Free family resource guide
Have questions about child care, older adult care, or disability support?
Find child care providers, check licensing and inspection records, or explore assistance programs. You can also find resources for older adults and people with disabilities in Santa Clara County.
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Go Kids
Eligible families can get help with child care costs. Start by joining the waitlist.
Join the waitlistCalWORKs Child Care
If you receive or previously received CalWORKs cash aid, ask your county worker about child care assistance.
Check CalWORKs optionsHead Start and State Preschool
Eligible families can apply for no- or low-cost early learning. Ask about ages, hours, and openings.
Apply through the County Office of EducationCounty Childcare Resource and Referral
Get help finding local providers or figuring out which program can help with costs. Ask about openings or hours that fit your schedule.
Find referrals Call 669-212-5437Find Child Care Near Me
Head Start and State Preschool
Eligible families can apply for no- or low-cost early learning. Ask about ages, hours, and openings.
Apply through the County Office of EducationCounty Childcare Resource and Referral
Get help finding local providers or figuring out which program can help with costs. Ask about openings or hours that fit your schedule.
Find referrals Call 669-212-5437County child care tour guide
Use the county checklist when you visit. Ask how the provider handles daily updates, injuries, pickup, and access to video if offered.
Open the county checklistCheck a Provider
California Child Care Licensing
Look up a licensed program and review posted inspections and complaint findings. Ask the provider about any corrections or follow-up.
Find official recordsCounty child care tour guide
Use the county checklist when you visit. Ask how the provider handles daily updates, injuries, pickup, and access to video if offered.
Open the county checklistConcern About Child Care
California Community Care Licensing
Find the official complaint process for a licensed child care facility.
See how to report a concernOlder Adult Support
Eldercare Locator
Find local support for older adults and caregivers, including respite, transportation, and in-home services.
Find aging servicesDisability Support
Disability Information and Access Locator
Find local services for people with disabilities and their families.
Find disability services