How Can We Help You?

Whether you’re looking for child care or need help covering the cost, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Find Child Care

We provide free child care referrals for families in Humboldt County. Our database includes licensed centers, family child care homes, play groups, and TrustLine-cleared caregivers.

Help Paying for Child Care

If you’re working, in school, or in a training program and meet income requirements, you may qualify for child care assistance through federal, state, and local funding.

Free Service

Free Child Care Referrals

Contact us in the way that works best for you — we’re happy to help you find the right care for your family.

Online

Search providers at
mychildcareplan.org

By Email

Email us at
info@changingtidesfs.org

By Phone

Call 707-444-8293
or 1-800-795-3554

In Person

2379 Myrtle Ave, Eureka
By appointment

Information in our database has been supplied by providers — Changing Tides does not substantiate this information. Staff do not endorse, rate, recommend, or evaluate programs or providers. Parents are strongly encouraged to interview and visit providers before making a decision.

Parents are encouraged to call Community Care Licensing at (707) 588-5026 or 1-844-538-8766 to check the complaint history of any licensed provider.

New complaint hotline: To report a concern about any licensed child care facility, call 1-844-LET-US-NO or email LetUsNo@dss.ca.gov. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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Help Paying for Child Care
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Finding Quality Child Care
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since 1975

Our impact

CTFS Uniform Complaint Procedures (English & Spanish)

CDSS Uniform Complaint Procedures (English)

Need help finding child care?

Our team is ready to help you find the right fit for your family.