Financial Assistance

For families who qualify, financial assistance for child care is available through state options and low-to-moderate cost childcare. Click on a logo to learn more about the program options. 

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Care 4 Kids - Financial Support

 The State of Connecticut announced in August 2021 that it has received child care relief funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. These additional funds have allowed Care 4 Kids to temporarily expand child care assistance to families with income up to 60% of the state median income (SMI), increased from up to 50% SMI, at application. Click here to view the income limits by family size. This increase in income eligibility will only remain in effect while funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act is available.  Please visit the Care 4 Kids website for additional information https://www.ctcare4kids.com.

Are you in school or work training? Get help paying for child care through Care 4 Kids. Click here to learn more.

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Subsidized Preschool Center Based Programs

Building Blocks Early Learning Center

Hamden Public Schools Early Learning Program

The Learning Curve Daycare Center

Sleeping Giant Day Care, Inc.

State Funded Preschool Slots
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There are a limited number of state-funded preschool slots in Hamden.  Children must be 3-5 years old and not eligible for kindergarten. (A child 2.8 years of age may be eligible at certain programs).  These slots provide financial assistance to families for their child to attend high quality preschool.  There is a fee to families, ranging from $10-$98 per week, based on income and family size.  Programs who receive these slots go through an application process and must be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) within 3 years of receiving slots.

The three locations in Hamden where these state-funded slots are available are: 
- Building Blocks Early Learning Center (2 classrooms located on London Drive)
- Hamden Public Schools Early Learning Program (9 classrooms located in 4 public schools)
- Sleeping Giant Daycare (2 classrooms located at Keefe Center)
 
The sliding fee scale for state-funded slots can be found at by CLICKING HERE.

 

Infant & Toddlers Under Three Home Based Programs

Early Head Start / All Our Kin