Childcare Resources

Looking for Childcare? These Resources Could Help!

Finding quality childcare is one of the most important — and often most challenging — responsibilities for parents and caregivers. At our Bakersfield campus, we’ve gathered local childcare resources designed to support families, from local programs and financial assistance to trusted care providers and online tools.

If you need extra guidance or personalized support, our Student Services team is here to help.

For any additional questions, reach out to Jasmine Dickenson at jdickenson@hdmc.edu.

Community Connections for Childcare

Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC) is a child development and family services agency dedicated to providing options, education, and support to children, families, child development professionals, and the community. CCCC has several programs that help eligible families pay for childcare. The Alternative Payment program provides direct payment for childcare for low-income working or student parents.

Community Connection for Child Care Main Office is located at 2000 K Street, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93301 | 661-861-5200

You can visit the website kern.org/community-connection-child-care for more information on how to apply for Child Care Payment Assistance and find the right care for your child.

Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program for low-income families and children with disabilities. They are focused on supporting all areas of development and working with families every step of the way to ensure children are ready to enter kindergarten.

Early Head Start encompasses the first three years of life, including prenatal development. Our program recognizes that parents are their child’s first teachers and that it is important to nurture those relationships and help them grow. Nurturing healthy attachments is crucial to the healthy growth and development of infants and toddlers.

CAPK is committed to providing services focused on school readiness, that nurtures a positive self-image and a supportive social environment for every child that enters the program. Visit capk.org/headstart for more information and to start the application process.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is excited to provide after-school/out-of-school education and enrichment opportunities (Monday through Friday) for children in kindergarten to high school through 3 traditional Clubs and 68 school-based Club sites in Arvin, Bakersfield, Frazier Park, Gorman, Lamont, Kernville, McFarland, Lake Isabella, Lebec, and Tehachapi. All programs are staffed with trained Youth Development Professionals who will provide academic support in high-yield learning activities during non-school hours. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is currently accepting online registrations or interest forms to attend the after-school program.

If you are interested in learning more about programs offered by The Boys & Girls Club, or registering your child or teen for an after school program, visit the website bgckc.org