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Child Care Services


Finding a trusted, affordable caregiver to watch your children while you’re at work or school can be a challenge.

Child Care Services can help you find the right caregiver for your children. Whether you choose a day care center, home care provider, or care from a relative, we can help eligible families pay part of the cost.

Services include:

  • Referrals to child care providers
  • Certification of home-based child care providers
  • Financial assistance to eligible families

Eligibility

More families than ever before are eligible for child care services. Any parent or guardian who is working or going to school and who meets the income guidelines (see Income Guidelines below) is eligible for child care services.

How to Apply

Applying for benefits is easy. No face-to-face interview is required and you only need to reapply once a year. Visit any of the locations listed in the Where to Apply tab, or call Summit County Department of Job and Family Services at 330.643.7686 for an application.

The following information is necessary to process your application*:

  • Copies of your children’s birth certificates and Social Security cards
  • Copy of your driver’s license or state identification
  • Copies of your last four pay stubs and/or a letter from your employer
  • Copy of your training schedule from school

*Copies of children’s birth certificates and Social Security Cards are not necessary if you are currently receiving Ohio Works First (OWF) cash assistance.

Search for Child Care Centers

Application for Child Care Benefits (new applicants)

Reappy for Child Care Benefits (ongoing case)

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Income Guidelines

Based on 145% of the Federal Poverty Level

Family Size Maximum Gross Monthly Income
2 2,383
3 3,004
4 3,625
5 4,247
6 4,868
7 5,489
8 6,110

* Effective October 1, 2023.