Infant & Toddler Specific Resources in San Diego County

Aiko & Egor App: Animation 4 Autism

Research-based, early intervention, social communication and play skills app created for children with Autism with simplified animation and language. Developed by See Beneath, Inc., a local nonprofit.

All Kids Academy Head Start

Qualifying families receive experienced preschool education with nutritious meals, snacks and family support services.

Baby Moves Early Intervention Program

In-home services for children from birth to age 3 provided by a multidisciplinary team—physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist, and infant development specialist.

Beginnings Infant Program

Provides in-home early childhood intervention services (ages 0–3) and parent training. Bilingual (Spanish).

Birthline of San Diego

Pregnancy support services including diapers, formula, baby clothes, referrals for medical insurance and care. Many resources in Spanish.

Child Development Associates (CDA)

Quality childcare for children, Alternative Payment Program, nutrition program (including stipend for meals), and parent workshops.

Diaper Bank Program

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and North County Food Bank partners with eight nonprofits to distribute diapers throughout the county. Each location may have different eligibility criteria.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Programs for students ages 2–5 at various sites within SDUSD.

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

Webinars, calendar of events and statistical information for children ages 0–3.

Early Explorers

Provides parent-led, play-based, virtual early intervention services for kids 0–3 in San Diego and Imperial Counties to support their IFSP goals. Resources in Spanish.

Escondido Community Child Development Center

Preschool counseling and parent education center.

Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC)

Helps parents gain assessment as a Point of Entry for California Early Start and California Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS). Provides families with referrals and helps parents navigate the IEP, IPP and IFSP process.

Family Health Centers of San Diego

FHC healthcare professionals provide developmental screenings, assessments and early intervention for children ages 0–5 at multiple locations throughout San Diego County.

Head Start-Neighborhood House Association

Early childhood education program that provides services to children 0-5 and their families. Priority is given to families who are low income and/or homeless, foster children and children with disabilities.

Home of Guiding Hands Early Intervention Program

Credentialed teachers partner with parents to provide 1:1 intervention for children ages 0–3 with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Free to families enrolled in the CA Early Start program through San Diego Regional Center.

Hope Infant Family Support Program, San Diego County Office of Education

This public, special education program offers services to infants and toddlers with developmental delay and their families.

Infant Development Association of California

Dedicated to educating parents and caregivers of children 0–3 and advocating for these children.

JCC’s Nierman Preschool

Play-based, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that utilizes emergent curriculum, is based on the Sheva Jewish lenses, and focuses on children’s interests and learning needs. Specially designed bathrooms, playground, play area, kitchen and STEAM lab.

Lifetime Women’s Healthcare

Complete healthcare including high-risk pregnancy management. Dedicated to ensuring infant health by supporting mom through pregnancy with 3D/4D ultrasounds.

Little Language Ambassadors

Native-Spanish speaking teachers inspire and educate the next generation through a 100 percent Spanish immersion program, making kids future citizens of the world through inclusive preschool, afterschool elementary and summer camp programs (18 mos-7 years). 

Lorestry

Supports parent record-keeping of early mental health and developmental milestone progression. The Lorestry app helps parents share their observations with early education/intervention and care teams. 

March of Dimes

Committed to improving the health and welfare of pregnant women, premature babies and infants with birth defects through education and health advocacy.

Milestone Pediatric Therapy

Clinic and in-home early intervention services occupational therapy, speech language therapy, AAC, lactation therapy and physical therapy.

Miracle Babies

Provides financial and emotional support to families with children in the NICU. Diaper distribution on a limited basis.

Mission Valley Library Storytime

Inclusive storytimes for babies, toddlers or preschoolers that promote literacy through books, song, baby sign and play.

MotherToBaby

This service, provided by nonprofit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, offers evidence-based information to mothers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Resources in Spanish.

Nutrition in Bloom

Learn about key nutrients for baby’s development, what foods to select at each age, and strategies as you introduce solids.

Reformation Lutheran Preschool

Inclusive preschool (ages 2.5–5) focuses on improving gross and fine motor skills and social skills through structured play and academics. Christian themes are discussed. Before and afterschool care available.

Safe to Sleep Campaign

Spreads awareness among parents, healthcare providers and caregivers about the benefits of placing a baby to sleep on his back to avoid SIDS and related infant hazards. Resources in Spanish.

Shalom Baby

Program celebrates the arrival of Jewish newborns into affiliated, non-affiliated, and interfaith families and welcomes them to the San Diego Jewish community through gift baskets, playgroups, social events, holiday celebrations, and resources. Specialized programs for literacy, infant massage, redirecting behavior and getting children to sleep.

Stars Therapy Services

Offers a multi-disciplinary approach to ABA and Early Intervention, clinical Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy.

Text4baby

Texting service designed to promote healthy pregnancies through a child’s first year. Sign up based on due date to receive three free text messages per week about promoting healthy tendencies, meeting dev

The Hanna Fenichel Center

Inclusive parent/toddler, preschool, pre-K education program focusing on emotional, cognitive and social growth, parent classes.

Together We Grow

Pediatric day healthcare facility and school provides an inclusive preschool setting for children with or without disabilities and their siblings. Funding for qualifying families.

2120 Thibodo Rd.
Vista, CA 92081
760-757-6031

WIC–California Women,Infants & Children

Food resources for pregnant and nursing mothers and children ages 0–5. Offers education, counseling, breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

Zero to Three

Provide resources parents need to build healthy relationships with infants and toddlers, and that professionals need to grow skills and become advocates for change.