Do You Know About These Childcare Subsidies?

No one argues that childcare is expensive. Luckily, there are several helpful childcare subsidies that can cut back on your expenses so you can afford the best care for your child!

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

The Kentucky Division of Child Care started CCAP so children could receive quality child care while their parents work. You and your child must meet basic eligibility requirements, but enrollment is easy to complete. You can take a prescreening tool or apply for benefits here.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

Working families are eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Using the IRS Form 2441, you can itemize up to $8,000 in childcare expenses per child. This gives you $1,600 in tax savings per child.

Child Tax Credit

You become eligible for the child tax credit as soon as your child is born. A $3,000 tax credit is given for every child under the age of 18 and $3,600 for children under 6 years old. There are several factors that impact your eligibility, but you can determine your eligibility with a 10-minute eligibility screen.

Dependent Care Account

Some jobs offer a Dependent Care Account. This allows you to put aside $10,500 in pre-tax dollars that you put towards childcare. A Dependent Care Account varies depending on your employment, so contact your Human Resources department to see if you qualify and how to enroll.

Using one or more of these subsidies can significantly cut your childcare expenses so you can afford the quality care and preschool your child deserves.

Bright Start Louisville offers exceptional childcare to children six weeks to 12 years old. We also offer a fun and educational preschool program that prepares your child for kindergarten per state educational standards.

If you’re looking for excellent childcare that accepts various subsidies, contact Bright Start Louisville today!