Crystal Stairs Childcare Assistance at Sky's Daycare
A simple, family-friendly guide to applying for Crystal Stairs and enrolling your child at Sky's Daycare.
What is Crystal Stairs?
Crystal Stairs, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit child development organizations in California. They administer subsidized childcare programs that help eligible working families, students, and parents in transition access quality, affordable childcare. Sky's Daycare is an approved provider, which means families with Crystal Stairs authorization can enroll their children with us.
Who can apply?
- • Working parents or guardians who meet income guidelines
- • Parents enrolled in school or vocational training
- • Parents seeking employment
- • Families experiencing homelessness or in protective services
- • Los Angeles County residents with children under 13
When should you apply?
You can apply at any time. Crystal Stairs maintains an eligibility list, and waiting times vary depending on funding and family priority. We recommend applying as early as possible — even before you finalize your childcare schedule — so your authorization is ready when you need to start care.
How to apply to Sky's Daycare through Crystal Stairs
Follow these five simple steps to get your child enrolled with subsidized childcare assistance.
Step 1 — Apply through Crystal Stairs
Parents apply directly with Crystal Stairs to determine eligibility for childcare assistance. During the application you may be asked for proof of income, employment or school information, identification documents, child information, and proof of address. Applications are reviewed based on family size, income, and childcare needs.
Step 2 — Receive program approval
Once approved, you will receive a childcare assistance authorization through Crystal Stairs. Depending on eligibility, the program may cover part or all of the childcare cost.
Step 3 — Select Sky's Daycare
After approval, choose Sky's Daycare as your childcare provider. We coordinate directly with Crystal Stairs to complete the required provider paperwork and enrollment process.
Step 4 — Complete enrollment with Sky's Daycare
You will complete our daycare enrollment forms, emergency contact forms, child information forms, and confirm your schedule and attendance information.
Step 5 — Childcare begins
Once enrollment is finalized and authorization is confirmed, your child can begin attending Sky's Daycare. Crystal Stairs will then process payments directly to the daycare based on the approved childcare schedule.
Important information
- • Parents may still be responsible for small co-payments depending on program eligibility.
- • Attendance records are required for subsidy programs.
- • Parents must keep their Crystal Stairs case active and updated.
- • Any change in income, schedule, or family size should be reported to Crystal Stairs promptly.
Ready to get started?
For complete details about eligibility and applications, visit the Crystal Stairs official website. Once you have your authorization, contact Sky's Daycare to begin enrollment.