UC Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to low-income working parents struggling to afford quality child care. Specific eligibility levels and the process for obtaining child care assistance vary by state. You can learn more about a variety of financial assistance options below:
Cincinnati Preschool Promise
Cincinnati Preschool Promise is a non-profit organization with a mission of expanding access to quality preschool in the City of Cincinnati. Preschool expansion is made possible thanks to a significant investment from taxpayers who approved a five-year Cincinnati Public Schools levy in 2016. Cincinnati Preschool Promise is utilizing funds to expand the number of quality preschools and for tuition assistance for families who need it most. Parents who qualify may enroll children in community-based preschool or Cincinnati Public Schools preschool of their choice.
For more information, please call 513.447.4CPP (4277) or email info@cincy-promise.org
Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC)
Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) is available to eligible Ohio families who are working or participating in approved education or training programs. Additional eligibility guidelines, including income and family size, apply.
Families can apply for child care assistance online through Ohio Benefits. The program is overseen by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Child Care Assistance Page, and applications are processed through your local county agency.
Most families are required to pay a portion of their child care costs, based on income and household size.
Families may choose from a variety of approved providers, including licensed child care centers, school-age programs, and licensed family child care homes. In some cases, relatives or in-home caregivers may qualify to provide care if they meet state requirements.
For more information or to apply, please visit Ohio Benefits or the DCY Child Care Assistance Page.
