The School Readiness (SR) program offers financial assistance to eligible families in need of affordable quality child care for children, age birth – 12 years old. School Readiness funds pay a portion of child care costs based on the family’s income and risk factors. Each School Readiness program provides a developmental screening for children and referrals to specific health and educational specialists, if needed.

General Eligibility Requirements: Parents or guardians must be working or participating in an education activity at least 20 hours per week. Gross income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level for family size.

Families must pay a co-payment for child care based on income and family size. There may also be additional fees billable by the child care provider chosen.

You may apply for School Readiness services by clicking here Family Portal  If you are potentially eligible, you will be placed on the Wait List until enrollment takes place, depending on availability of funding.