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Click here or call 1-323-299-8998 Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research and Advocacy Home Parents & Families Looking for Child Care Paying for Child Care Child Care Assistance Program Eligibility Parent Forms Parent Handbook Emergency Child Care Bridge Program Parent Support Services Program Head Start Preschool Program Early Head Start Family Child Care Partnership Health Outreach Program Child Care Providers Provider Electronic Payment Program Claim Status Provider Guidebook ECE Professional Development & Training ECE Resource Center Trauma-Informed Care Training & Coaching SEEDS Trauma Informed Care for Infants and Toddlers Training Series/Sprouts Professional Development Trauma-Informed Care Core Training Series Historical Trauma Training Series The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) CPR Training Reimbursements African American Provider Network Community Events Community Voices Resources First FridaysWays to Give Funding Sources Our Leadership Team News & Press Career Contact Us Requests for Proposals/Qualifications Donate Do you need help finding FREE or Low-Cost Child Care Services? We are here to help you. Our subsidized child care program is designed to provide families access to quality child care and development services that best meet each family’s needs. more Unlock the door to Quality Child Care Providers and Contact Us Today! Our goal is to empower and advance Child Care Providers. We’re here for you. Crystal Stairs is here to support Child Care Providers. more Find out more about being an early childhood professional with Crystal Stairs, Inc. We know that you want the best for your child. We are here to help. Our Head Start Centers are so much more than a pre-school. Discover all the benefits of a high-quality early childhood education and give your child a head start. more Find out more about Head Start program benefits for children and their families. Crystal Stairs is the largest child development service provider and advocate for families and child care providers in South Los Angeles. We are dedicated practitioners of high-quality, culturally centered early care and education. We believe that child care is an essential step in making economic opportunities accessible for all families. To advance economic mobility, we also provide expanded programs and services that support children and families on their journey to self-sufficiency. Synthia Saint James Artwork Commissioned for Crystal Stairs, Inc. in 2000. Our Vision Expressed Through the Arts Step into the vision as we uncover the origins of our name, Crystal Stairs, drawn from Langston Hughes’ ’Mother To Son’ poem and journey with us as revered artist Synthia Saint James weaves this inspiration into a vibrant artwork, reflecting our vibrant community. Read The Story Here! find out moreOur Programs Child Care Subsidy Programs Head Start, State Preschool and Early Head Start Programs Resource & Referral Program Parent Support Services Program Community Voices Health Outreach Program African American Provider Network Child Care Subsidy Programs Assists low-income families in paying for child care and managing work and family obstacles as they transition from welfare to work. find out more about this program Head Start, State Preschool and Early Head Start Programs Provides quality early learning and preschool along with family services that support the enhancement of the overall family development, including health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities and family support services for children 0 – 5 years old. find out more about this program Resource & Referral Program Provides information to all parents and the community about the availability of child care in their area. The program provides direct services for child care providers including assistance in licensing, professional training, and facilitating provider reimbursement. The R&R program coordinates community resources for the benefit of parents and local child care providers. find out more about this program Parent Support Services Program Provides essential resources and enhanced support services for parents to assist them in strengthening their families, enhancing parenting skills, and reaching greater self-sufficiency. find out more about this program Community Voices Strengthens parent leadership, civic engagement and ability to create systemic change in child care through advocacy efforts. find out more about this program Health Outreach Program Provides enrollment into free or low-cost health care systems as well as community resources to improve the overall health and well-being of children and their families. find out more about this program African American Provider Network Engages, empowers, and advances the African American Early Care and Education workforce through a variety of critical resources and supports. find out more about this program Upcoming Events May 28, 2024 Orientation: Emergency Child Care Bridge Program May 30, 2024 M1: How Trauma Impacts Development Pt 1 Jun 4, 2024 M2: How Trauma Impacts Development, Pt 2 Jun 6, 2024 M3: Identifying Childhood Trauma SUCCESS STORIES Judith Terrell For Judith Terrell, a child care provider and Community Voices advocate, being a leader, provider, and advocate for the community is about love. It’s a quality and strength she learned from her greatest role model in life—her grandmother. more Our Impact 50,000 + children and families served per year 16,000 + children provided with quality school readiness services 10,000 + child care providers paid to support parents 3,000 + families enrolled in health care services and comprehensive coaching services Crystal Stairs, Inc. CEO Jackie B. Majors on Our Mission and Vision You can’t do this alone. That’s the first thing. You cannot do it alone. You hear the old cliche saying that it takes a village to raise a child, especially when you’re a grandparent. We need to all to come together to enrich and lift these children and make sure that they know they are loved. Reach out. Because the help is here.” - Lorna Young, Family Services Enrollment Specialist Community-based organizations, like Crystal Stairs, provided essential supply distributions weekly for providers. Everyone helped to keep providers afloat and care for the kids and families that needed our services.” - Tonya Muhammad, Dedicated Child Care Provider - Find child care Child care provider claim status Are you looking for child care services you can count on? Call us (323) 299-8998 or click here to get in touch with a Crystal Stairs Representative. Artwork by Synthia Saint JamesCrystal Stairs, Inc. 5110 West Goldleaf Circle, Suite 150 Los Angeles, CA 90056-1282 Hours: 8AM – 5PM Telephone: (323) 299-8998 PARENTS & FAMILIES Looking for Child Care Paying for Child Care Parent Support Services Program Crystal Stairs Head Start Program COMMUNITY Events Community Voices Resources First Fridays CHILD...