Financial Support
Child Care is available in several ways. Begin by finding a provider and ask if they accept the following options: Providers are happy to walk you through funding options, eligibility Care4Kids and sliding fee scales
State Financial Assistance
CARE 4 KIDS
Phone: 1-888-214-5437
Website: www.ctcare4kids.com
Have you been waiting to get your GED or high school equivalency, go back to school for undergraduate studies, or train for a job because of child care costs? The time has never been better to pursue your goals! For a limited amount of time, Connecticut families can get Financial assistance through Care 4 Kids to help pay for child care costs while attending school or work training. This opportunity is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
The State of Connecticut 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/.
Care4kids helps families with low to moderate incomes, pay for child care in a home or center based program. Families must be working or attending a temporary cash assistance (Jobs First) approved training activity and meet the program's requirements.
Phone: 1-888-214-5437
Website: www.ctcare4kids.com
Have you been waiting to get your GED or high school equivalency, go back to school for undergraduate studies, or train for a job because of child care costs? The time has never been better to pursue your goals! For a limited amount of time, Connecticut families can get Financial assistance through Care 4 Kids to help pay for child care costs while attending school or work training. This opportunity is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
The State of Connecticut 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/.
Care4kids helps families with low to moderate incomes, pay for child care in a home or center based program. Families must be working or attending a temporary cash assistance (Jobs First) approved training activity and meet the program's requirements.
Low to Moderate Cost Childcare
Hamden Early Learning Program
Director: Jisel Cordero
Phone: 203-407-2254
Email: jcordero@hamden.org
State grant support spots that have family fees ranging in price from $8-$95/week. Also, fees for private pay spots range from $450-$800/month. The fees are based on sliding scales determined by the family income. With the support of another state grant, there are also a limited number of free slots for four year old children at the Church Street location.
Hamden Early Learning Program has four (4) locations offering ten (10) hour/day programs, year round, to three and four year olds:
Director: Jisel Cordero
Phone: 203-407-2254
Email: jcordero@hamden.org
State grant support spots that have family fees ranging in price from $8-$95/week. Also, fees for private pay spots range from $450-$800/month. The fees are based on sliding scales determined by the family income. With the support of another state grant, there are also a limited number of free slots for four year old children at the Church Street location.
Hamden Early Learning Program has four (4) locations offering ten (10) hour/day programs, year round, to three and four year olds:
- Helen St. School (285 Helen St.)
- Church St. School (95 Church St.)
- Alice Peck Learning Center (35 Hillfield Rd.)
- Dunbar Hill (315 Lane St.)
Building Blocks Learning Center
40 London Drive, off Ridge Road. In addition to private pay spots for children 6 weeks to five years, there are 12 school readiness grant funded spots for three and four year olds. Family fees for those spots range from a minimum of $8 - $95 per week, based on income. Program operates 10 hours/day, year round. Contact: Director Lori Osber Phone: 203-281-6602 Website: https://blockslearning.com/locations/hamden/ |
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All Our Kin1414A Chapel Street, Suite 100
New Haven 06530 Director: Director Helen Blank Phone: (203) 772-2294 Email: info@allourkin.org All Our Kin trains, supports, and sustains community child care providers to ensure that children and families have the foundation they need to succeed in school and in life. Sleeping Giant Daycare11 Pine Street
Hamden 06514 Director: Edie Reichard Phone: (203) 776-5026 Email: sgdaycare@sbcglobal.net State grant supports early care and education spots that have family fees ranging from $8 - $95 per week, depending on income. Ten (10) hour/day program operates year round for three and four year olds. |
