Childcare
Nothing holds your heart more than the ones you have had the privilege of hearing the pitter-patters of feet running away.
Some tips to remember:
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Local assistance and scholarship: Local nonprofit organizations and individual child care providers may offer free assistance, sliding fee scales (based on family income), or scholarships. Ask the providers you are considering if they offer any child care assistance or scholarships.
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Sibling discount: Some child care programs offer a discount to families that enroll siblings. They may take a percentage or a specific dollar amount off of a child's weekly or monthly fee. They may also waive the registration fee or other fees. If you need care for more than one child, ask provider's whether they offer sibling discounts.
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Military discounts: Some civilian child care providers (not associated with military child care) offer discounts for military service members (as well as Veteran families). Ask potential providers if they offer a military discount.
Below Are Some Resources You Can Use
That May Help Find & Help With Childcare
Care is a website you can use to find trusted childcare providers, tutoring assistance, senior care, pet care, and housekeeping. All you need is your zip code to get started.
Childcare.gov offers not only information about childcare options that may be available but resources related to child care for your specific state, such as regulations to ensure health and safety, paying for care, how to choose quality care and more.
Winnie is a childcare-finding resource made by parents, for parents, backed by a trusted community of parents and providers. They offer information related to daycare, preschool, childcare, school age, flexible care, summer care and childcare jobs. All you need is your zip code to get started.
