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Frequently Asked Questions for Day Care

How do I apply for daycare?

You must complete an application for daycare assistance at your local Department of Social Services. Contact the daycare unit or your VIEW case manager can assist you with completing the application.

How many days can my child be absent from daycare and still retain the placement?

Client may have up to five absences per child in a 30-day period and up to 28 absences per child in a 365 day period. You are required to pay to pay the daycare provider for any absences that exceed the maximum allowed.

Will Social Services pay the registration fee for my child to attend daycare?

Social Service can only pay ONE REGISTRATION FEE per year per child.

What if I want to switch providers, how do I do that?

You must give a current provider a two-week notice to switch providers.
You may have a two-week trial period with most home providers if this is your initial period of day care. Please check with your provider first.

Can a family member or friend be paid to watch my child?

Yes, but family members and friends must also meet the minimum requirements to be a daycare provider. Each household member over the age of 18 must also meet the minimum requirements before payment can be made. Minimum requirements include:
• Passing a criminal background check ($20)
• Passing a Child Protective Services record screening (no cost)
• Passing a TB test ($15, contact your local health department)
• Must be certified in child/infant CPR and First Aid
• Must attend 4 hours of child care related training (contact Children, Youth and Family Services)
Family members and friends need to contact the local Department of Social Services and speak with the daycare assistant to get the necessary paperwork.

Will I be required to pay a portion of the day care expense?

If you are receiving TANF and are actively participating in the VIEW program and meeting program requirements, Social Services will pay the cost of your daycare. However, if you chose a provider whose fees exceed the market rate that Social Services is allowed to pay, you will be required to pay the difference. Social Services will only pay for daycare for activities that are approved by your VIEW worker, such as attending job interviews, working, job search, or attending classes. Daycare services will not be paid for running errands, attending doctor’s appointments, etc.

When your TANF case closes and you are still working, you can still be eligible for Transitional Daycare for 12 months. This means that you will have to pay a 10% co-payment each month to your provider and Social Services will pay the rest. The 10% co-payment is 10% of your gross income.

What if the provider makes me sign a contract?

You will likely have to sign a contract with most providers. This not only protects the provider, but it also protects you and your child. Please read these contracts carefully before you sign. You will be responsible for paying any additional fees that the provider includes in the contract, such as fees for picking your child up late.

My child is 11 years old. Will Social Services still pay for daycare?

Children of clients may receive day care up until the child reaches his/her 13th birthday, unless the child is disabled and must be in a day care setting. Documentation from your doctor will be required in this situation.


I have just received a check under the Diversionary Assistance Program. Am I still eligible for day care assistance?

Clients who decide to receive diversionary assistance may be eligible for daycare if funds are available.

Daycare Application Forms
(All Forms need to be completed and Returned)

Daycare Parent Responsibilities

Daycare Service Application

Daycare Child Information Record

Daycare Waiting List