Child Care Assistance

New York State Child Care Subsidy program assists families by removing a barrier to working, encouraging personal responsibility, and empowering individuals to make informed child care decisions.

How to Apply for Day Care Assistance
Who are the Providers?
Is There a Family Share to Pay?
Transitional Child Care Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
How do I Become a Provider?

Note: Currently, all applicants for child care are being placed on a waiting list due to lack of funding.

How to Apply for Day Care Assistance

• To apply, you may
  • call the agency at 315-366-2211 and ask for a day care packet or
  • come into the agency and complete a day care questionnaire and be given a daycare packet.
• The packet must be completed and returned to the agency.
• The date effective is the date the packet including application is received at the agency.

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Who are the Providers?

• Informal – friend, neighbor, or relative who is enrolled with a enrollment agency
• State Licensed – day care center, group/family day care

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Is There a Family Share to Pay?

• All families have a share of their child care cost based on the family size and household income.

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Transitional Child Care Benefits

• Any household eligible for child care benefits while receiving Temporary Assistance would be eligible for transitional child care assistance for one year, if they are otherwise eligible.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Income eligibility guidelines
• If there is an absent parent, we encourage the active pursuit of child support.

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How do I Become a Day Care Provider?

• To be come a licensed day care provider or enroll with an enrollment agency, visit http://www.mycccc.org.

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Additional Websites

Mid York Child Care Coordinating Council

New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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