North Carolina Child Care Subsidy Program

North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education

Available Childcare

About This Program

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

North Carolina Child Care Subsidy Program is available in Raleigh, NC.

North Carolina's Child Care Subsidy Program helps low-income working families pay for child care through county DSS offices. Families choose from licensed child care centers and homes rated in NC's STAR-rated license system. Higher-rated providers receive higher subsidy payments. Families contribute a co-payment based on income; the county/state pays the balance.

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

Verified against North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education's official page on 2026-06-17.

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

In Raleigh, NC, 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 200% 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

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-919-527-6335

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Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for North Carolina Child Care Subsidy Program in Raleigh, NC?

Apply directly with North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education using the official program link on this page or call 1-919-527-6335. There is no middleman and no fee.

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