Florida Department of Education, Early Learning
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Florida School Readiness (SR) Child Care Subsidy is available in Jacksonville, FL.
Florida's School Readiness (SR) program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families through the state's 30 Early Learning Coalitions. Families choose from licensed child care providers participating in School Readiness. The program prioritizes children at-risk, children of teen parents, and children in welfare transition. Providers must participate in Florida's Quality rating system.
Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Jacksonville, FL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Jacksonville, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications
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Email us about this programApply directly with Florida Department of Education, Early Learning using the official program link on this page or call 1-866-357-3239. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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