Finding dependable child care is a big decision, and paying for it can be just as challenging. If you are looking for daycare or preschool in North Hills, child care financial assistance through the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) may help.
This guide explains where to start, what to ask, and how to prepare. CCRC determines eligibility and authorizes assistance; enrolling at a daycare does not itself establish subsidy approval.
1. Start with the official CCRC application
Visit CCRC’s child care financial assistance application page to begin or update your application. CCRC serves Northern Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. Families who live, work, or need care in its service area can apply to see whether they qualify.
The application page links to the current income guidelines. Check those guidelines directly rather than relying on an older income chart shared online.
2. Ask which program fits your family
If you receive CalWORKs cash aid, ask your GAIN worker, eligibility worker, or CCRC about the CalWORKs child care pathway. If you recently stopped receiving aid, mention that too. Your circumstances affect which program should review your request. See the California Department of Social Services parent resources for state guidance.
3. Understand the waiting list
CCRC’s Alternative Payment program uses a waiting list and contacts families according to program priorities as openings become available. Completing the initial application is not a promise of immediate enrollment or funding. Keep your contact information current and respond when CCRC contacts you. Read CCRC’s enrollment selection criteria.
4. Get your documentation checklist
Ask your case specialist for the exact forms and supporting documents required for your program. Depending on your situation, these may include income verification and information about employment or school. Follow the checklist and deadlines CCRC gives you. CCRC explains the enrollment process here.
A simple folder can help you stay organized:
- Keep copies of submitted forms and supporting documents.
- Record submission dates and your case specialist’s contact details.
- Ask what alternatives are accepted if a requested document is unavailable.
5. Confirm authorization before assuming care is covered
Coordinate with your chosen provider and CCRC to complete the provider paperwork. Confirm the authorized start date, schedule, and payment arrangements, and ask about any costs you must pay yourself. Do not assume assistance covers care before authorization. Review CCRC’s provider authorization guidance.
Questions to ask CCRC
- Which program should I apply for?
- Is my application complete, or am I waiting for an opening?
- What documents are still needed?
- When can authorized care begin?
- Will I have any family fees or other costs?
Looking for daycare that accepts CCRC in North Hills?
Achievers Academy welcomes families using CCRC assistance. Explore our daycare that accepts CCRC in North Hills, or contact us to ask about current openings and schedule a tour. We can discuss our programs and provider enrollment steps while CCRC handles your assistance determination.
Information checked October 18, 2026. Program rules and availability can change. Confirm your family’s requirements with CCRC. For local assistance, CCRC’s San Fernando Valley office lists 818-717-1000.