Hawaii Preschool Open Doors (POD) Child Care Subsidy

About This Program

Hawaii's Preschool Open Doors (POD) program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families on all major islands. Families choose from licensed child care providers and preschool programs. The state pays providers directly; families contribute a co-payment based on income and family size. POD focuses on supporting working families and school readiness.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in approved training
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications