Need help paying for child care?
You may qualify for free or low-cost child care through Washington state’s Child Care Subsidy program. It’s available to more families than ever — and applying is quick and easy.
Have questions or need help applying? Support is available by phone in multiple languages. Call 844-626-8687.
Contact
DCYF Child Care Contact Center
844-626-8687
(Help is available in multiple languages)
Signing up is as easy as 1–2–3.
First, see if you qualify. Second, apply for assistance. And third, find a licensed provider. Remember, there is a phone number that you can call for assistance in multiple languages: 844-626-8687.
| 1 | Qualify You may be able to get help paying for child care. It only takes a moment to check. See if you qualify. |
| 2 | Apply Apply online or by phone. Click the link below to apply or call 844-626-8687 for help. Apply for assistance. |
| 3 | Find Care We know that a child care slot can be just as hard to find as it is to afford. Click the link below to find a licensed provider that meets your needs. Find a licensed provider. |
Support is made possible by the Fair Start for Kids Act.
The Fair Start for Kids Act makes high-quality early learning, including child care, preschool, and programs for infants and toddlers, more affordable and accessible for families and more sustainable for providers.
Find out more about the Fair Start for Kids Act below.
