Child Care is available in several ways. Begin by finding a provider and ask if they accept the following options:
(each provider is happy to walk you through funding options and eligibility.)
Care4Kids
Sliding fee Scales
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CARE 4 KIDS: www.ctcare4kids.com 1-877-868-0871
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. |
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Low to Moderate Cost Childcare/Preschool
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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.
Download the application Contact: Tracy Myers Phone: 203-407-2254 Email: tmyers@hamden.org |
Hamden Early Learning Program has four (4) locations offering ten (10) hour/day programs, year round, to three and four year olds:
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Tender Care Early 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 Email: qui@earlyeducationpros.org Website: http://www.earlyeducationpros.org/ |
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Sleeping Giant Daycare11 Pine Street
Hamden 06514 Director: Edie Reichard 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. Contact Director Edie Reichard Phone: (203) 776-5026 Email: sgdaycare@sbcglobal.net |
