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Child Care Subsidy


The Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to parents for their child care needs. The child care subsidy is based on an assessment of need, income and family size. If you are eligible, your case manager will assist you in finding a program that meets the needs of your child/children.

Each county receives an annual allocation of state and federal funds used for subsidized child care services for its residents. Wake County also receives funding from the Wake County Smart Start Program. We provide information about choosing and using quality child care. Local money for child care scholarships is received from the Wake for Kids Fund, which is provided by the Let's Get to Work Program.

If Wake County Human Services does not have enough funding to serve all families who apply for subsidized child care, the families can apply to be placed on a waiting list until funding becomes available.

Child Care Provider Selection is based on the parental chice of parents. Parental fees are assessed for families who are income-eligible. The amount paid for each child depends on:

  • Your family situation
  • Number of members in family
  • Your gross income
  • The cost of child care provided.

To apply for the Waiting List, please click

 






Frequently Asked Questions for the Waiting List
Preguntas más Frecuentes sobre la Lista de Espera



Updates on Subsidized Early Education for Kids (SEEK)

SEEK

There are several locations that can provide information on child care subsidy services; (click on location for driving directions). Please feel free to call for more information on child care.

Office Hours

Effective November 1, 2011, our Main Location (319 Chapanoke Road) will have new work hours,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


For information about available child care slots, you can contact Child Care Services Association at 1-855-327-5933.

New Child Care Waiting List & Case Tracking System IS HERE!!!

Online Applications

KinderWait supports clients to access the system online via a website accessible to the public. Clients can enter their initial applications and can maintain the application data as it needs to be updated.

https://ccs.wakegov.com/KWClientAccess