Find and Pay for Childcare in San Diego County
One place to search for childcare programs, explore financial assistance options, and connect with a program that fits your family’s needs.
Start your childcare journey today.
We’re striving to make the search for childcare seamless for families, providers, and employers.
I’m a Parent or Caregiver
Find childcare programs, explore financial assistance options, and connect directly with childcare providers.
I’m a Childcare 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 childcare resources and exploring employer-supported childcare solutions.
How It Works
Finding childcare can feel overwhelming. Childcare San Diego makes it easier by bringing everything together in one place.
Through one platform, families across San Diego County can:
- Search for any childcare and early learning programs near home or work
- Explore and apply for financial assistance opportunities
- Connect directly with childcare providers to schedule tours, ask questions, and enroll
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
Childcare San Diego is a centralized hub designed to make it easier for families to find and enroll in childcare programs across San Diego County.
The platform brings together childcare 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
Childcare San Diego is supported by YMCA Childcare Resource Service, a state-funded agency that connects families to childcare 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 childcare throughout San Diego County.
Through Childcare San Diego, we are bringing these resources together in one place to help families navigate their childcare options and connect with the support they need.
We are grateful to our partners for supporting our vision of a central resource where families can find childcare programs and access financial assistance to help cover the cost of care.
