How to use the My Child Care Plan search tool
My Child Care Plan (MyChildCarePlan.org) is a free California service run by the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network. It lists licensed and license-exempt child care providers in every county in the state. A search takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

1. Get ready. You'll need your ZIP code or city, your child's age and the hours you need care.
2. Start a search. Go to MyChildCarePlan.org and type your ZIP code or city in the search box at the top.
3. Look over the results. Each listing shows the provider's name, the type of care (a center or a family child care home), where it is and whether it has openings. The list comes up in random order so every provider gets an equal chance to be seen. Family child care homes show only a city or ZIP code, to protect the provider's privacy.
4. Narrow the list with filters. You can filter by:
5. the ages a provider serves
6. type of care
7. openings
8. languages spoken
9. hours
10. program features
11. transportation
12. support for children with special needs
13. whether it takes child care subsidies

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Save and reach out. Add the providers you like to your favorites, then contact them yourself to set up a visit or interview