We can help! In Chittenden County, CCR manages the State of Vermont's Child Care Subsidy Program that helps families pay for child care expenses. Families qualify for this program based upon family size and gross income. Payments are made directly to the child care provider by the state.

In addition to meeting certain income guidelines, families must have an established service need (a reason to need child care) in order to qualify. Here is a list of eligible service needs:

Employment - any activity for which a primary caretaker receives compensation of at least minimum wage.

Self-employment - any business activity approved that nets a monthly income of at least $100.

Training or Education - is any activity that is likely to lead to employment within one year of completion of the activity, Reach-Up activities are included. Volunteer work and Post-Baccalaureate education are not eligible activities.

Seeking Employment - any activity recognized as necessary to obtain employment. This is limited to 30 half days or 15 full days per 12 month period.

Medical Incapacity - authorized for a parent who is unable to provide adequate and necessary care and supervision to his/her children and maintain employment or training because of a medical condition. This must be documented by a physician or licensed psychologist.

Family Support - is a prevention and early intervention service. Family Support Child Care is designed to reduce stress for families and their children and promote positive child development. Child care subsidy may be authorized under this condition after a confidential application and risk assessment has been completed and reviewed.

Statewide reimbursement rates for Child Care Subsidy are established by Vermont Department of Children and Families and are based upon the setting in which child care is provided, the age of the child, and the number of hours the child is in child care daily. For information about eligibility and subsidy rates, click here to go to the State of Vermont Building Bright Futures general information page. This page includes links to find current rates and frequently asked questions.

If you would like us to send you an application for Child Care Subsidy (and live in Chittenden County, Vermont), or have a question for one of our specialists, e-mail us.

For Child Care Providers!

In order to care for children eligible for a child care subsidy, child care providers must be either licensed day care centers ,registered family day care homes, or approved legally exempt care givers. For information on becoming a child care provider , contact the Child Care Services Division, Licensing Unit at (802) 241-3110 or toll-free (in Vermont) at 1-800-649-2642.

Quality Incentive Bonus
The Quality Incentive Bonus is offered to licensed child care programs who have obtained a national accreditation and registered home providers who have their CDA credential (or have obtained national accreditation) and who serve children eligible for the child care subsidy program.