Connecticut Care4Kids Child Care Subsidy

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

Available Childcare

About This Program

Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.

Connecticut Care4Kids Child Care Subsidy is available in Hartford, CT.

Connecticut's Care4Kids program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families. Families choose from any licensed child care provider in Connecticut. The Office of Early Childhood administers the program through regional Child Care Infoline agencies. Subsidy amounts are based on provider type, child age, and family income. Families contribute a co-payment.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Hartford, CT, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
  • Eligibility: At or below 50% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in job training (income limits may vary)
  • Families choose their own licensed child care provider
  • Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
  • Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-888-214-KIDS (1-888-214-5437)

A grant-savvy contractor in Hartford, CT can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

Questions about this program?

Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.

Email us about this program

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Connecticut Care4Kids Child Care Subsidy in Hartford, CT?

Apply directly with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood using the official program link on this page or call 1-888-214-KIDS (1-888-214-5437). There is no middleman and no fee.

Need a Contractor for This Grant?

Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.

Find More Programs in Hartford, CT

This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.

See All Programs