Options for Learning

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐎 We wish you an abundance of joy, prosperity, peace, and good health. Here’s to a year filled with learning, inspiration, and new opportunities to grow together! ✨ #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #NewBeginnings #CommunityOfLearners

Happy Black History Month! As we celebrate Black history this month and all year long, we honor the dreamers and visionaries who are paving the way for a more just, equitable world. Harriet Tubman reminds us that we all carry the strength, patience, and passion to change the world. ✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #celebrateBlackhistory #honoringhistory #Blackvoicesmatter #BlackhistoryisAmericanhistory

🌞"Be the best of whatever you are." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🌟 Whether your little one is a sun or a star, we’re here to help them shine bright! Let’s keep nurturing those big dreams, one small step at a time. #MLKDay #LittleLearnersBigDreams #EarlyEducation"

🌟 Together, we build brighter futures! At Options for Learning, we partner with families to provide high-quality child care and educational programs that feel like home 🏡 — and prepare kids for success in school and life 📚 ✅ Free or low-cost programs (ages 0-14) ✅ Expert teachers ✅ School readiness support 👉 Call us today at 626-699-8070 or visit OptionsForLearning.org and join our community today! 💛 #OptionsForLearning #EarlyLearning #ChildcareSupport #SchoolReadiness #FamilyFirst #BrighterFutures #ParentingMadeEasy #QualityChildcare #EducationMatters #CommunityCare

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire, we honor the strength, resilience, and healing journey of families and child care providers in Altadena and Pasadena. 💛 As the Resource and Referral agency for the area, Options for Learning is committed to connecting families to trusted support, guidance, and recovery resources. 🤝 A free six-week parent and caregiver support group begins next week in partnership with Young & Healthy, creating space for connection, reflection, and healing. Click to learn more: loom.ly/iPmyQyg You’re not alone. We’re here. 🌱

✨ Make this year the best one yet for your family! ✨ At Options for Learning, we believe that when families feel supported, everyone thrives. 💛 Our programs feel like home 🏡 — but offer expert care, curriculum-based learning, and credentialed teachers to prepare kids for success in school and beyond. 📚✨ ✅ Free or low-cost, high-quality child care (ages 0-5) ✅ Before- and after-school care (ages 4-14) ✅ A brighter future for your child 👉 Learn more and secure your spot! Call us today at 626-699-8070 or visit OptionsForLearning.org to get started. 🌟 #OptionsForLearning #EarlyLearning #ChildcareSupport #SchoolReadiness #FamilyFirst #BrighterFutures #ParentingMadeEasy #QualityChildcare #EducationMatters #CommunityCare

🎄 Most Options for Learning sites will close early at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and all sites and offices will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, as our team takes time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season. We wish you a warm, joyful, and healthy holiday, and we look forward to reconnecting in the new year. ❄️✨

✨ #ThrowbackThursday ✨ Before smartphones and selfies, our students were already shining onstage — costumes, dance moves, and big confidence included! 🎤💃🕺 For more than 40 years, Options for Learning has been a place where creativity flourishes, voices bloom, and little stars take the stage. 🌟📚 #ThrowbackThursday #OFLHistory #OptionsForLearning #EarlyLearning #CommunityStrong #TBT #SanGabrielValley #WhereLearningGrows #UnlockingThePromiseOfEveryChild

Hello, December. ❄️ Winter may bring cooler days, but our classrooms stay warm with creativity, curiosity, and joyful learning. ✨ As you plan for the new year, it’s the perfect moment to think about a place where your child can grow, explore, and feel inspired every day. Learn more about our programs! Scholarships are still available before the year ends, bringing opportunities as special as the magic of this season. 🎁✨ #OptionsForLearning #EarlyLearning #EnrollNow #Preschool #SanGabrielValley #Whittier #SantaFeSprings #Preschool #WinterLearningMagic

KC found direction. KC found support. KC found his path. ✨ All through the Options to Lead apprenticeship. You can find your path, too. 👉 Apply today: loom.ly/Jh98JxI #OptionsToLead #OFLJobs #EarnWhileYouLearn

🧡 In observance of Thanksgiving, Options for Learning’s offices and sites will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1. This season reminds us how grateful we are for our staff, families, and children. We wish you a warm, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. 🧡🍂 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #OFLCommunity

🌟Options to Lead starts here! 🌟 For more than 40 years, Options for Learning has supported families throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Now you can be part of that mission. Our paid, yearlong internship offers a pathway from classroom aide to confident educator. Program highlights: 💼 Work full-time and earn $21 per hour, including class time; 🎓 Complete 15 free online college credits while you gain hands-on experience; 🤝 Receive mentorship from experienced educators; 📈 Finish with an opportunity for an associate teacher permit; 🚀 Explore opportunities at Options for Learning after program completion. What you need: 📘 A high school diploma; 💡 An interest in early childhood education; 💛 A passion for working with children! Be part of Options to Lead — where educators begin. ✨ 👉 Learn more and apply at loom.ly/Jh98JxI

Last month, families across our Options for Learning sites joined in the fun by participating in our daily Head Start Spirit Week themes. From colorful outfits to joyful smiles, we loved seeing the excitement in every photo shared. A huge thank you to our staff for encouraging participation, capturing memorable moments, and helping make Spirit Week a celebration of Head Start pride. #HeadStartSpiritWeek #OFLCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #FamilyEngagement

💛 A simple act of kindness can change everything. A smile. A kind word. A helping hand. Each small gesture can brighten someone’s day — and ripple far beyond what we see. Let’s choose kindness today and every day. 🌼 #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessMatters #OFLCares

🇺🇸 Honoring our heroes 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, strength, and unwavering dedication. At Options for Learning, we are deeply grateful for your service — your sacrifices protect the freedoms and opportunities we cherish every day. 💙 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #Gratitude #HonoringService

🍎💖 Thank you, Principal Mackay — and all the amazing principals out there! 💖🍎 In October, our Orchard Dale School-Age Program surprised Principal Renee Mackay with a colorful poster to celebrate Principal Appreciation Month! 🎉 Your leadership, care, and teamwork make a world of difference — not just in classrooms, but in every after-school moment, too. 🌟👏 Here’s to every principal guiding, supporting, and inspiring our students each day! 💪📚 #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #OptionsForLearning #AfterSchoolStrong #OFLCommunity

📚 At Options for Learning, our educators never stop learning! 💡 Growth doesn’t take a break here — our teachers are lifelong learners, constantly exploring new ideas and inspiring fresh creativity in every classroom. ✨ Because when educators grow, children soar. 💕 We’re proud to provide high-quality early learning programs that spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and empower every child to thrive. 🌻 Now enrolling! Call today to learn more about our programs — and ask about available scholarships while they last! #OptionsForLearning #EarlyLearning #QualityEducation #TeacherTraining #NowEnrolling #TogetherWeGrow #OFLStrong #EducationMatters

Families, we know many are hearing about updates to SNAP (food assistance) benefits. Some November benefits may be reduced or delayed as federal funding is adjusted. While Options for Learning doesn’t administer SNAP, we’re here to support our families. 💛 We’ve gathered helpful community resources — including local food banks, assistance programs, and upcoming holiday food distributions — that may offer additional support. 👉 Visit our resource page for details: optionsforlearning.org/foodresources/ And if you need personalized guidance, please reach out to our Resource and Referral Department. We’re always here to help you find the support you need. 🌟

⚾ Dodgers win as fall rolls in. 🍁 And the Options for Learning crew? Still batting 1.000 in teamwork, heart, and coffee intake! ☕💙 Welcome to November — let’s make it a home-run month! Congrats @Dodgers! #OFLTeam #DodgersSpirit #FallAtOFL #TogetherWeGrow #WorkHardPlayHard