Long Beach – No-cost, drop-in after-school programs A.S.A.P. (After-School Activity Program) are available at 21 local parks. Plus special programs during school vacation: Fall Fun Days, November 22-24; and Winter Fun Days, December 20-23 and 27-31. Read More
Irvine – Their after-school program is designed for families that need the support and convenience of a daily high-quality schedule for their children. Club J offers after-school care for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a sixth through eighth grade Leader in Training (LIT) program. Read More
Lomita, Torrance & WIlmington – Free to Low-Cost Child Care & Preschool Services for ages 3 months to 12 years. Part day and childcare programs available. Read More
Long Beach & Bellflower – Locations in Greater Long Beach provide state subsidized, year-round childcare for qualifying families. Their preschools reflect the communities that they serve and they work with families to tailor opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive. Read More
CHS can help families find child care and help income-eligible families pay for child care. Parents can obtain free information on licensed child-care facilities that match their needs. Additional services include resources for assessing the quality of child care services, workshops, and a lending library that offers age-appropriate activities, toys and parenting resources. Read More
Various Locations – Babysitting and child-care training courses for ages 11 and older. They also offer first aid and CPR/AED certification courses; online and in-person classes. Read More
These online resources connect you with the right babysitter, child care giver, pet sitter, or adult companion. Read More
Orange County – A professional organization for licensed family child care providers. They offer free referrals to parents who are looking for child care throughout OC. Read More
Various Locations – For boys and girls who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. Courses, in-person and online, cover safety, first aid, rescue, CPR and more. Read More