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Get full-service support with finding childcareYMCA Childcare Resource Service will guide you to easily find childcare in San Diego County
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Get 1-on-1 guidance and support
Provided free of charge for parents and caregivers like you
Confidently find childcare that meet your needs
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Finding childcare is more than just a click of the mouse.It's a decision you don't want to take lightly. But most parents looking for childcare are in a time crunch."I’m too late. I should’ve looked into this 4 months ago.”
”My maternity leave is almost over and I haven’t found childcare for my infant.”
“I can’t go back to work or school until I can find childcare."
”I have no idea who to trust or where to start.”
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SEARCHING ONLINE ISN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH. SOMETIMES YOU NEED A REAL PERSON TO HELP.Looking for childcare is deeply personal.Just because a childcare provider is convenient, available, or affordable doesn’t mean your family will be happy there.
Not only that, when searching for childcare providers online, it can be difficult to get a complete picture of their health and safety practices.
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HOW THE YMCA CHILDCARE REFERRAL LINE WORKSWE TAKE TIME TO UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDSYou tell us your child’s age, location, hours of care needed, and anything else you think they need to be safe and happy.
WE MAKE THE PHONE CALLS FOR YOUWe search our database and call childcare providers to check if they have space for you.
WE HELP YOU MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOICEWe'll provide the tools and resources to help you pick a childcare program that meets your needs.
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WHY PARENTS TRUST YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICEWE MAKE THE PHONE CALLS FOR YOUWe search our database and call childcare providers to check if they have space for you.
CONNECTED TO OVER 4,600 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTYWe have up-to-date information from a large database of childcare providers including all licensed childcare centers, family childcare homes, nanny agencies, day camps, and before and after school programs.
We have connections to financial assistanceNot only can we help you find childcare subsidies, we can connect you to services that help with rent, food, internet, phone, and utility bills.
We care about familiesAs a non-profit, we exist to help the families in our community thrive. Our service is absolutely free so we can help any parent in need of childcare.
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HOW TO GET STARTED
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Give us a callYou shouldn't have to do all the research on your own. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll compile profiles of childcare providers that match your needs.
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Let us do the research for youWe know you're busy, so let us spend the time tackling this on your behalf. Based on your needs and preferences, we'll call your childcare matches to find out if they have space for your child.
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Make an educated decision on the best childcare for your family.We'll provide you with tools and resources to help you feel confident in your decision.
CALL US BACK IF YOU STILL NEED HELP.We’ll keep helping you until you find the right childcare and you feel confident that your child will be secure.
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HEAR FROM PARENTS LIKE YOU"The staff was very helpful. They guided me every step of the way."
"The employees were so helpful and gave me so much education and help! I'm really impressed with the program!"
"When requesting help the staff responded to my inquiry very fast. They also contacted me to follow up and make sure I received the emails, which I loved! They provided enough resources that were relatable to my situation and what I was looking for. They were extremely kind and respectful!"
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FINDING CHILDCARE IS NOT EASYYou want to make sure your child is safe, loved, and happy while you’re not with them.
But you don’t have extra hours to spend searching for the right childcare provider, wasting time on places that don’t call you back, and trying to navigate your options.
We understand how challenging it is to find the right childcare and we are here to help. At YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we listen to your family’s needs. We’re not just doing a search for you. We’ll personally call childcare providers for you to see if they’re a match and have open spaces. Not only that, but we provide you with resources to help you make the best choice for your family. You’ll be relieved knowing you don’t have to spend hours searching alone. |
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YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
4451 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116 Email: myreferral@ymcasd.org Phone: 1-800-481-2151 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM |