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Basic Needs Resources

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Child Care Agencies and Services

Childcare Assistance Programs

This list provides child care assistance programs that may be income-based or have subsidies based on military, disability or employer benefits.

 

Need Free Diapers and Wipes?

https://www.juniorleagueriverside.org/diaperbank

The Junior League of Riverside, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and their families. The link below will take you to the Diaper Bank Registration form:

https://jlrdiaperbank.charitytracker.net/kiosk/4a82a8af68408b38924eae8218c68b1ef21a1cbae38d2092aacd4446eab41ceb/

For Frequently Asked Questions:

English

https://www.juniorleagueriverside.org/faqs

Spanish

https://www.juniorleagueriverside.org/faqs-spanish

 

 

 

Childcare Assistance

https://qualitystartrc.org/find-child-care

Quality Start Riverside County helps early learning programs provide high quality early learning experiences for children. Participating programs can choose to receive ratings, in addition to quality improvement support. The ratings help programs understand their strengths and where they can improve. Ratings also help parents understand what quality looks like and what kind of program is best for their child. Scroll down on this page to see child care providers and preschools along with their ratings. They are listed alphabetically by city.

 

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services: Faith in Motion

Faith in Motion is a collaborative of more than 100 faith partners who are dedicated to bringing resources and support to families and children in crisis.

Learn more about how to help transform lives and heal broken hearts by visiting the Faith in Motion website, or contact Irene Capen, manager, at 951.228.5553 or by email at faithinmotion@fosterall.org

 

Riverside County Office of Education

Early Care and Education

The Early Care and Education Unit (ECE) provides child care and development services for Riverside County families. The following programs are available through ECE to assist families in obtaining quality child care and to assist programs in providing that care:

  • Child Care Resource and Referral to assist parents in locating licensed child care and community resources in Riverside County
  • Administer the Eligibility List for ECE’s state-funded child care and development programs
  • Alternative Payment Program to assist low-income families with child care costs
  • CalWORKs Child Care (Stages 2 and 3)
  • General Child Care and Development: Center-Based Program
  • California State Preschool Program
  • Quality Rating Improvement System Block Grants (Quality Start Riverside County)

Some families may be eligible for cost-assisted (subsidized) child care based on gross (before taxes) income and family size. If you have more questions please call 1-800-442-4927 or email randr@rcoe.us. Click on the link below for a flyer with more information including QR codes to lists of providers in your area.

https://www.rcoe.us/home/showpublisheddocument/7060/63823568294557000

Riverside Location - Resource & Referral

(951) 826-6626 / (800) 442-4927

3610 14th Street
Riverside, CA 92501

https://www.fsaca.org/

FSA Child Development Centers provide a safe, stimulating and educational environment with highly qualified and dedicated teachers, to care for children from infancy through transitional kindergarten. Our programs provide activities and opportunities to develop independence in an environment that encourages growth and positive self-awareness.

We provide a well-balanced curriculum with an emphasis on children’s social/emotional skills in an enriched cognitively stimulating environment. This setting ensures that children’s needs (social, intellectual, physical, emotional and creative) are appropriately met at a variety of levels. We are located in areas of high need throughout Riverside County and provide both low and no cost care for families who qualify.

Family Service Association
21250 Box Springs Road
Suite 110
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 779-9623

https://www.kindercare.com/

Moreno Valley Kindercare

(951) 243-6558

  • 11961 Perris Blvd
  • Moreno Valley, CA 92557
  • Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
  • Open: 
  • Tuition Support at KinderCare
  • Child care tax credits, military support, employer benefits, and more! Child care is one of the biggest priorities—and expenses—for hardworking families like yours. You want to feel confident in the choice you make about your child’s future. At KinderCare, our programs offer the greatest value for your investment—from validated classroom quality and measurable and proven learning outcomes to nutritious meals and proven health and safety practices. We offer the best to you and your family. 

    You might’ve heard of current tax and government programs, employer benefits, or programs for military and federal families that can help you offset the cost of care. We’ve made it easy to learn about them all. Take a look and see what you might be eligible for, because all families deserve access to great care for their kids.

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