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Childcare
Childcare
Childcare is important to Ohio’s working families. You must decide which type of childcare best meets your family’s needs. It is best to visit several childcare settings and meet with several providers before you decide. Good childcare is more than custodial care that meets minimum requirements.
Look for Childcare that provides opportunities for your child to play, explore, and grow in a creative, happy, and healthful way. The childcare you select for your child will be his/her environment for part or most of the day. The decision is an important one and deserves your thoughtful consideration.
It is your right and responsibility as a parent to visit and ask many questions about the childcare so you can make an informed decision.
Finding Quality Childcare
This system will help you locate the type of child day care program you prefer for your child. You will be able to learn more about each childcare center, its licensing status, any additional accreditation or affiliation, its location, the number and ages of children served, and information about licensing inspections.
Licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.
Parents who are working or in school can apply for help to pay for their childcare in the county where they live by contacting the County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS). You must choose a licensed childcare provider or school latchkey program in order to get help. You will still be required to pay for part of your childcare, called a fee or co-payment. The amount you pay is based on your income and family size. The table below shows the maximum monthly gross earned and unearned income that a family may initially receive and be eligible for help to pay for child care.
Family Size
Maximum Gross Monthly Income
(initial eligibility)
2
$2,384
3
$3,005
4
$3,625
5
$4,248
6
$4,868
7
$5,489
8
$6,111
For Madison County residents, information on how to receive help paying for childcare can be obtained by contacting the Madison County Department of Job & Family Services.
You may access the Childcare Benefits Application form by clicking one of the links below.
Submit the completed application with verification of your income, employment, and/or school schedule, and proof of child(rens) citizenship by one of the following methods: