Florida School Readiness (SR) Child Care Subsidy

About This Program

Florida's School Readiness (SR) program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families through the state's 30 Early Learning Coalitions. Families choose from licensed child care providers participating in School Readiness. The program prioritizes children at-risk, children of teen parents, and children in welfare transition. Providers must participate in Florida's Quality rating system.

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 150% Federal Poverty Level; parent must be working, in school, or in job 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