The Child Care program serves children, newborn through 12 years of age, in licensed day care centers, school age child care programs, group family day care homes, registered family day care homes, and legally exempt/informal child care programs.

Families must meet income and program eligibility criteria to be eligible for a child care subsidy. All individuals applying for a child care subsidy must complete an application and submit supporting documentation.

Due to limited funding, the department often has a waiting list for this service.