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Applications for the 2022 - 2023 school year now available!

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We understand there are many uncertainties for the upcoming school year due to COVID-19. The Seattle Preschool Program is planning to continue with normal programming for the 2022-2023 school year.

Translated applications available for download here.
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Explore the map below by clicking on individual providers (red dots.) Dots with an E offer extended hours while dots with a D offer dual language programming.

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Seattle Childcare Assistance Program

The CCAP subsidy helps subsidize the cost of child care.
Families’ subsidies are calculated using family size, family income, the hours of care needed for a child, and age of the child.
A family applying to CCAP receives one voucher for each individual child in care. The CCAP voucher authorizes monthly childcare payments to an approved childcare program.
The voucher can be used for full-time, part-time, or before/after school care.
Vouchers are authorized for 24 months; vouchers for student parents will be authorized for three months at a time, pending course schedules.

What information do I need to gather to apply for CCAP?

After you've been screened for basic eligibility, you will need to identify a CCAP provider who works with your schedule and has availability for your child(ren). You will also need to submit documentation to verify the following information:

Your child's age
Your address
Your family's gross (pre-tax) income
The hours of care needed