Apply for California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) childcare subsidies through the local resource and referral agency
Check eligibility for CalWORKs Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 childcare assistance
Contact Alameda County Social Services for subsidized childcare programs
Apply for Head Start or Early Head Start if your child meets age and income requirements
Look into State Preschool programs at local schools and childcare centers
Ask Pleasanton Unified School District about transitional kindergarten and preschool options
Use the Child Care Resource and Referral network to find low-cost or subsidized providers
Verify eligibility for the Child Care and Development Fund through county or state programs
Ask employers about dependent care benefits or childcare assistance
Check whether you qualify for military, foster care, or special-needs childcare support
Contact local nonprofits and community organizations offering childcare scholarships or vouchers
Search for church-based or community center childcare assistance programs
Apply for Medi-Cal, WIC, or other benefit programs that may connect you to childcare resources
Call 211 Alameda County for current free and subsidized childcare referrals
Visit the California Department of Social Services childcare assistance page to start an application