Oklahoma Child Care Subsidy Program

About This Program

Oklahoma's Child Care Subsidy Program helps low-income working families pay for quality child care. Families choose from licensed child care providers rated in SoonerStart/Reaching for the Stars, Oklahoma's quality improvement program. The state pays providers directly, with families making co-payments based on income and family size.

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 or in school/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