Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Available Childcare

About This Program

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

Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is available in Louisville, KY.

Kentucky's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps low-income working families afford quality child care. Eligible families choose from licensed or certified child care providers participating in STARS for KIDS NOW, Kentucky's quality rating system. The state pays the provider directly, with families contributing a sliding-scale co-payment based on income.

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

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

In Louisville, KY, 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 160% Federal Poverty Level; parent must be working, in school, or in job training
  • 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

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Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in Louisville, KY?

Apply directly with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-232-0007. There is no middleman and no fee.

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