Get help paying for daycare
Explore programs, benefits, and discounts that can help lower your child care costs at KinderCare®.
Depending on where you live, your income, where you work, or whether you serve in the military, you may qualify for programs and benefits that help pay for child care and lower your daycare costs, including:
- Child care assistance programs and subsidies
- Public Pre-K
- Child care tax credits
- Military child care benefits
- Employer-sponsored child care benefits
- Tuition discounts
- Part-time scheduling options
- And more
Ways to Save on Child Care Costs
Child Care Assistance and Subsidies
Eligibility requirements vary by state and depend on factors such as your income, family size, employment status, or school enrollment.
Learn More
- Visit ChildCare.gov for state-specific child care assistance information.
- Use the Child Care Aware® State Resource Map to find local resources.
- Contact your local center to learn which agencies they partner with.
Child Care Tax Credits
You may qualify for federal or state tax credits that help offset the cost of daycare.
Tax benefits may include:
Learn More*
- Visit IRS.gov for federal tax credit information.
- Check your state tax agency website for available state benefits.
Military Child Care Benefits
We partner with military programs and accept military fee assistance for all military branches and VA tuition support:
- The U.S. Military
- The U.S. Coast Guard
- Customs and Border Protection
- National Park Services
- General Services Administration
- Department of Defense
Public Pre-K
These programs help children build the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to feel confident and ready for kindergarten.
Who Qualifies
Children age 3 or 4**
Availability, eligibility requirements, and application processes vary by state and location.
Learn if Public Pre-K at KinderCare is available in your area and find participating centers near you.
Find Your State
Employer-Sponsored Child Care Benefits
We partner with employers nationwide to help eligible families access employer-sponsored child care benefits that may lower or cover their child care costs.
Depending on where you work, you might have access to:
- Tuition discounts
- Back-up care programs
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
We partner with organizations nationwide to help families access valuable child care benefits.
Learn More
- Contact your HR or benefits team
- Check your employee benefits website.
- Ask your center director if your employer has a KinderCare partnership.
More Ways to Save
Not every family qualifies for assistance programs, but there may be other ways to save on child care. Ask your center director about savings opportunities available at your center.
Multi-Child Discounts
You may qualify for tuition savings if you have more than one child enrolled.
Part-Time Scheduling Options
Some locations offer flexible scheduling and part-time care options that can help make child care more affordable while meeting your family's needs.
Refer-a-Friend
Refer a friend who enrolls for full-time care, and you may both qualify for tuition savings.
Employee Discounts
If you work at KinderCare®, Champions®, The Skyrise School by KinderCare®, or The Crème School™, you may qualify for a tuition discount.
Special Offers
Throughout the year, centers may run seasonal deals, enrollment perks, and local savings. Sign up for emails and stay in contact with your local center so you don’t miss out.
Talk with your center director to learn about tuition support programs, discounts, and savings opportunities that may be available to your family.
You can also contact Family Support at 888-525-2780 or care@kindercare.com.
*Programs, benefits, eligibility requirements, and availability vary by state, program, center, and funding availability.
**Tax credits are subject to federal and state eligibility requirements. KinderCare does not provide tax advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Please consult your tax advisor or visit IRS.gov for more information.
***Discounts, promotions, and tuition support vary by location and eligibility requirements. Some offers cannot be combined. Families receiving government child care assistance or military fee assistance may be eligible to apply certain discounts only to the parent-paid portion of tuition, in accordance with applicable program rules. Contact your center director for details.