Find and Pay for Child Care in San Diego County
One place to search for child care programs, explore financial assistance options, and enroll in a program that fits your family’s needs.
Start your child care journey today.
We’re striving to make the search for child care seamless for families, providers, and employers.
I’m a Parent or Caregiver
Find child care programs, explore financial assistance options, and apply to providers.
I’m a Child Care Provider
Connect with families searching for care, showcase your program, and streamline the enrollment process.
I’m an Employer
Support employees by connecting them to child care resources and exploring employer-supported child care solutions.
How It Works
Through one platform, families across San Diego County can:
- Search for any child care and early learning programs near home or work
- Explore financial assistance opportunities
- Apply to child care programs using one universal application
Whether you’re just starting your search or ready to enroll, we’re here to guide you through the process.
Connecting Families, Providers, and Employers
Child Care San Diego is a centralized hub designed to make it easier for families to find and enroll in child care programs across San Diego County.
The platform brings together child care providers, families, and employers in one place—helping families explore care options, identify financial assistance opportunities, and connect directly with local providers
Powered by YMCA Childcare Resource Service
Child Care San Diego is supported by YMCA Childcare Resource Service, a state-funded agency that connects families to child care and distributes subsidies locally.
For more than 40 years, YMCA Childcare Resource Service has worked alongside families, providers, employers, and community partners to strengthen access to quality child care throughout San Diego County.
Through Child Care San Diego, we are bringing these resources together in one place to help families navigate their child care options and connect with the support they need.
