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Child Care Resource Center · Local guide

How CCRC helps Antelope Valley families find and pay for care

A plain-language starting point for referrals, childcare assistance, and questions to confirm with the local administering organization.

Information reviewedJuly 25, 2026

Confirm current rules with the administering agency.

What it is

A practical starting point

Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is a regional resource and referral organization serving the Antelope Valley. It can help families understand local childcare options and may administer or connect families to assistance programs.

Who may qualify

Eligibility needs an individual review

Services and financial-assistance eligibility depend on the specific program, family circumstances, funding, and current agency rules. Contact CCRC for an individual determination.

No eligibility promise

This guide is educational. A directory search or provider badge does not establish eligibility, funding, or participation.

Local administration

Where Antelope Valley families can start

CCRC lists an Antelope Valley office in Palmdale. Confirm current office hours, appointment requirements, program availability, and application method directly before visiting.

How to apply

Five steps to reduce back-and-forth

  1. 1

    Review CCRC’s current family services and assistance information.

  2. 2

    Contact the Antelope Valley office or use the current application/referral path.

  3. 3

    Describe the child’s age, schedule, start date, and any transportation or language needs.

  4. 4

    Ask which documents and provider-participation rules apply to your program.

  5. 5

    Confirm directly with a provider that it currently participates and has space.

Documents that may be requested

Ask for the current checklist first

Parent or guardian identityChild identity/age documentationResidence or service-area informationIncome, employment, training, or need-for-care documentsProgram-specific notices or referrals

Do not send sensitive documents to this directory. Submit them only through the official agency’s approved process.

Important limitations

What this guide cannot promise

  • This directory cannot determine eligibility or guarantee funding.
  • Provider participation can change and must be confirmed.
  • Waitlists, priorities, and documentation rules may apply.
  • Program names and administering agencies can change over time.