Financial Assistance

Subsidized Child care PrograMs

Infant & Toddlers Under THree Home Based PrograMs

Financial Assistance

For families who qualify, financial assistance for child care is available through state options and low-to-moderate cost child care. 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 Child Care Programs for Infants, Toddler and Preschools

Building Blocks Early Learning Center

Hamden Public Schools Early Learning Program

The Learning Curve Daycare Center

Sleeping Giant Day Care, Inc.

There are a limited number of state-funded child care slots in Hamden.  These slots provide financial assistance to families for their infant, toddler or preschooler to attend high quality childcare.  There is a fee to families based on income and family size.  The child care 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.
 
Subsidized Infant/Toddler slots are located at:
- The Learning Curve Daycare Center
 
Subsidized Preschool slots (For 3-5 year olds who are not eligible for Kindergarten) are located at:
- Building Blocks Early Learning Center
- Hamden Early Learning Program
- Sleeping Giant Day Care
- The Learning Curve Daycare 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