Need Help Paying for Child Care?
With the average cost of full-time child care for one child over $5,000 a year, many families find it difficult to afford child care so that they can go to work. The School Readiness program provides tuition assistance for child care for income-eligible families.
Eligibility is based on purpose for care (employment, in school, etc.) and on a sliding fee scale that factors in household income and number of persons in the household. To determine if you are eligible for participation in the program complete the application below:
- School Readiness Application (pdf 19.73 kB)
- Required Documentation Checklist (pdf 20.96 kB)
- Employment Verification form (pdf 24.37 kB)
Completed applications can be mailed or hand delivered to any one of our ELC Family Service Centers. For further informations or questions contact us at 850-385-0504.
Enrollment into the School Readiness program occur when funding allows - otherwise, the ELC maintains a wait list for services and families are enrolled when funding becomes available.
