Parent or Caregiver
Looking for safe, nurturing, affordable child care? FCCHEN helps eligible families connect with licensed family child care providers offering supportive home-based learning environments.
Find ChildcareFAMILY CHILD CARE HOME EDUCATION NETWORK
Quality Child Care. Stronger Families. Supported Providers.
FCCHEN connects families with licensed family child care providers while supporting providers with the training, resources, and guidance needed to create high-quality early learning environments.
Licensed Providers • Early Learning • Family Support • South Los Angeles
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
How Can We Help You?
Child Care Provider
Ready to strengthen and grow your child care program? Partner with GCLA for training, coaching, resources, quality improvement support, and ongoing guidance.
Become a ProviderWhat is FCCHEN?
Supporting Families, Children & Providers
The Family Child Care Home Education Network connects eligible families with licensed family child care providers throughout the community. Through GCLA, participating providers receive training, coaching, educational resources, and quality improvement support while children benefit from safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. FCCHEN strengthens the entire early learning community by supporting children, families, and the providers who serve them.
For Families
Child Care Designed Around Your Family
Find a welcoming environment with options designed around your child's well-being and development.
Affordable Childcare
Eligible families may have access to low- or no-cost subsidized child care.
Safe & Nurturing Care
Children receive care in licensed home-based environments designed to support their safety, growth, and development.
Flexible Options
Family child care can offer scheduling options that support working parents, students, and families with different needs.
Learning Through Play
Children participate in age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, communication, confidence, and early learning.
For Providers
Grow Your Program With GCLA
FCCHEN supports licensed family child care providers with tools, training, and ongoing guidance designed to strengthen program quality and sustainability. Provider support may include:
- Professional development
- Educational resources
- Program assessments
- Family engagement support
- Connections to community resources
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Getting Started Is Simple
How It Works for Families
Apply
Begin the eligibility process and provide the information needed to determine available child care support.
Connect
Work with GCLA to connect with a participating licensed family child care provider.
Enroll
Complete the enrollment process and required documentation.
Begin care
Your child begins receiving care in a safe, nurturing early learning environment.
How It Works for Providers
Submit interest
Tell us about your child care program.
Meet requirements
Learn about the network and participation requirements.
Join network
Connect with peers and your support team.
Receive support
Access ongoing training, coaching, and resources.
Family support
See if your family may be eligible
Our team can help you understand available options and what to do next.
For child care providers
Ready to grow with FCCHEN?
Take the next step toward joining a supportive network for family child care.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What is FCCHEN?
FCCHEN stands for Family Child Care Home Education Network.
Who does FCCHEN serve?
FCCHEN supports eligible families seeking child care and licensed family child care providers participating in the network.
Are FCCHEN providers licensed?
Yes. Participating providers are licensed family child care providers.
Is child care free?
Eligible families may qualify for subsidized low- or no-cost child care depending on program requirements.
How do I get started?
Choose the contact or learn more button that best matches your needs to connect with the FCCHEN team.
Find the Right Path for Your Family or Program
Whether you’re looking for quality child care or support to strengthen your child care program, the GCLA FCCHEN team is here to help.