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Child Care Services: Subsidized childcare is available for certain eligible parents or caretakers to enable him/her/ them to work.

  • FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE BY TAKING THIS SHORT QUESTIONNAIRE.
  • Income Requirements
    • Here are the maximum amounts a family can make and still qualify. While this information can be a helpful tool, families should submit an application to their LDSS to find out if they qualify. Income is only one factor to qualify for child care assistance in New York State. Other families may also qualify, based on their specific needs.
    • Child Care Flyer 2026: English | Spanish

After you receive your application packet you will need to complete the forms included with it. The application for Child Care is a shortened application and should be fairly easy to complete. You may also need to provide ID; birth certificates; Social Security cards; divorce, separation, or custody papers; and verification of all income.

Once we get your returned application packet we will review it for completeness. If we need more information we will send you a letter telling you what we still need. After all the necessary paperwork is received we will make an eligibility decision within 30 days from your application date.

Most individuals pay a portion of the child care expense to the child care provider. This payment is called the Parent Fee or Family Share, and will vary according to the family’s income.

There is a resource limit of $1 Million Dollars for child care assistance.

Re-Opening of Child Care Assistance Program: Please read the press release from County Executive McMahon about the re-opening of our child care assistance program.



Family Share (also called Family Copay or Family Fee)

If you qualify, you may need to pay a portion of the cost of care depending on your situation. If you qualify for CCAP, you will receive a notice of approval that includes whether you have a family share, how much it is, and how to pay it. The following chart provides examples of family share based on different income levels and family sizes.

New York State Income Standard (SIS)Income $40,000Income $60,000Income $80,000Income $100,00085% State Median Income (highest eligibility level for CCAP)
Family SizeIncomeWeekly
Family
Share
Weekly
Family
Share
Weekly
Family
Share
Weekly
Family
Share
Weekly
Family
Share
IncomeWeekly
Family
Share
2$21,640.00N/A$3.50$7.00N/AN/A$79,214.00$11.00
3$27,320.00N/A$2.00$6.00$10.00N/A$97,853.00$13.50
4$33,000.00N/A$1.00$5.00$9.00$13.00$116,492.00$16.00
5$38,680.00N/A$1.00$4.00$8.00$12.00$135,131.00$18.50
6$44,360.00N/AN/A$3.00$7.00$10.50$153,770.00$21.00
7$50,040.00N/AN/A$2.00$6.00$9.50$157,264.00$20.50
8$55,720.00N/AN/A$1.00$4.50$8.50$160,759.00$20.00

Examples of family share at different annual gross income levels, effective 6/1/2026 through 5/31/2027.


Additional Information

Questions? Our Child Care 101 Sheet can provide you answers!

If you are eligible for subsidized daycare services, please visit Child Care Solutions CNY to learn about childcare providers and available childcare openings.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Flyers 2026: English | Spanish

(315) 435-8230

NYS Universal Child Care Town Hall 2026 Flyer