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Childcare for Student Parents
Fresno State offers on and off campus connections to childcare, including on-site centers for children from 3 months to 12 years, as well as connections to statewide services like Head Start, CalWORKs Child Care, and the California State Preschool Program—all aimed at supporting families with affordable, quality care. These programs ensure that student parents can focus on their education while knowing their children are in safe, enriching environments.
On-Campus Child Care
Fresno State offers three on-campus child-care centers that provide services for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years), preschool (3 to 6 years) and elementary (5 to 12 years) in partnership with the larger community to provide opportunities that will benefit young children and families.
To learn more visit the Programs for Children website, call 559.278.0225 or email progforchild@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Off-Campus Child Care
The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network helps families find local child care providers throughout California. This service connects families with licensed providers, offering guidance on selecting safe and quality child care that meets each family's specific needs.
To get started, visit the network’s website.
Head Start and Early Head Start provide free child care and early childhood education for children from birth to age five, supporting low-income families. These programs, funded by both federal and state sources, offer comprehensive services, including early learning, health screenings, and family support resources to ensure children are ready to succeed in school. Families can also access additional support services tailored to their needs.
To see if you qualify and to apply, visit the Head Start website or contact a local Head Start provider.
The CalWORKs Child Care program helps low-income families access and afford child care so parents can work, attend school, or participate in training. CalWorks provides financial assistance for child care services, covering children from birth through age 12. This support ensures that parents can pursue employment or education while their children receive quality care.
To learn more about eligibility and apply, visit the CalWORKs Child Care website.
Local child care programs provide financial assistance for child care to support families with children from birth to age 12. These state and federal programs offer a range of early learning and after-school services, including care for babies, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
To find available child care programs near you, use the provider search. To learn about eligibility, you can visit this website.
The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) offers free or low-cost preschool for three- and four- year-old children from income-eligible families who meet certain requirements. Part-day and full-day options are available and include meals and developmental screenings for children. This state program is administered through local educational agencies, colleges, nonprofits, and other licensed providers.
To find a CSPP program near you, contact your local school district or educational
agency.