At Learning Tree, we believe in supporting families beyond the classroom. This page offers helpful resources for parents and caregivers, including information on early intervention services, community programs, and childcare financial assistance available in Orange County.
The Orange County Regional Center (OCRC) offers early intervention services for children under age 3 who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays. These services include developmental assessments, speech and occupational therapy, behavior support, and parent education. Children with qualifying delays or certain medical conditions may receive services at no cost to families. To learn more, visit the OCRC Early Start Program https://www.rcocdd.com/client-services/intake/early-start/ or call (714) 796-5100.
We understand that quality childcare is a significant investment, and there are several programs in Orange County that help families cover the cost of daycare and early education. The Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) offers financial assistance, help with applications, and connections to licensed providers for income-eligible families. You can contact them at (714) 456-9800 or visit their website at www.chs-ca.org. The CalWORKs Child Care Program supports families receiving or transitioning off CalWORKs by covering full or partial childcare costs. More information is available through the California Department of Social Services website. The Orange County Department of Education also offers early learning services through Head Start and state-subsidized preschool programs. Visit www.ocde.us/EarlyLearning for details. To get started, gather income verification, proof of employment or training, and identification. If you need help connecting with these resources, we’re here to support you.
Our team is knowledgeable about early intervention and childcare assistance programs and partners closely with agencies like the Orange County Regional Center (OCRC) and Children’s Home Society (CHS) to support your family. We help identify developmental milestones, provide observation reports, refer you to the right services, and guide you through application or evaluation processes. For support or questions, please contact us at learningtreelf@gmail.com or call 714-949-1850.
Additional local resources are available to support families in Orange County. Help Me Grow Orange County connects families with developmental screenings and community services and can be reached at 1-866-GROW-025 or online at www.helpmegrowoc.org. Family Resource Centers provide parent-to-parent support through the early start system, working closely with the Regional Center of Orange County (www.rcocdd.com). For children over age 3 who need special education support, the Orange County Department of Education offers services and information at www.ocde.us. We also provide helpful downloadable materials such as early intervention milestone checklists, childcare assistance application guides, OCRC brochures, and our developmental monitoring policy to support your family’s needs.
We offer helpful downloadable materials to support your family’s needs. These include an Early Intervention Milestone Checklist from the CDC to help track your child’s development, available at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/checklists/all_checklists.pdf. For financial support, the Childcare Assistance Application Guide can be found at www.chs-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Childcare-Application-Guide.pdf. The Orange County Regional Center Early Start Brochure is available at www.rcocdd.com/client-services/intake/early-start/. We also provide our own Developmental Monitoring Policy—please contact us directly for access or more information.
