Childcare Resources

Please use the resources below to find early care and education programs in Santa Clara County, find help paying for care, and learn how to choose a high-quality provider

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Free and Low-Cost Childcare

The best place to begin your search for childcare is at the Childcare Portal, administered by the Santa Clara County Resource & Referral
agency at their website, childcarescc.org. The Portal is a searchable database of all licensed childcare providers in the county,
developed by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

Childcare Portal

Paying for Childcare

Signs of Quality Childcare Checklist