The Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is a list of families needing child care assistance in Sacramento County. Any child care program in Sacramento County funded by the California Department of Education or any Head Start program in Sacramento County may call families from this list to offer no or low cost child care.

By placing your name on the eligibility list you may be considered for enrollment by programs serving the entire County, programs serving specific age groups, or by programs serving your child(ren)'s elementary school(s). Any program funded by the California Department of Education that operates within Sacramento County will be able to view information about you and your family.

New Users:

• Click here for additional information about the Centralized Eligibility List
• Click here for additional information about specific programs in Sacramento County
• Click here to check your eligibility and begin the online application process

Returning Users:

• Click here to log in

Other Counties:

• Click here to access CEL sites for other counties