Oswego County Childcare Center Welcomes DSS Subsidy for Daycare Fees
Find Affordable Child
Care Near
You
The cost of daycare is a major household expense and may be an obstacle
for some local families who are employed or attending an approved school or
training program. Help is available to
find affordable child care near you in the Oswego NY area.
Free Daycare Near Me
A top searched term on google in Oswego County is “free daycare” or
“free childcare” or “daycare grant”.
These show an increased need for education about options available in
paying for daycare.
Subsidy Helps Fund
Daycare for Low Income Families
If you work full time or attend an approved school, training program or
college, you may be eligible for a daycare subsidy through your local
Department of Social. There are
eligibility guidelines and paperwork to complete by mail or in person at the
Mexico DSS office, and potentially an appointment in Fulton at Workforce
Development office to determine eligibility.
According to Gidget Stevens, Director of Assistance Programs for Oswego
County Department of Social Services, “Oswego County DSS may be able to subsidize
day care expenses for children under 13 if parent or caregiver is attending an
approved college or training program, working full time or participating in
work activities, or for teen parents attending high school. Families must meet income requirements and
complete all other eligibility requirements of the program. For information contact Oswego County DSS by
email at Childcare@oswegocounty.com or call 315-963-5278.”
Daycare Center
Accepts Subsidy from DSS
Little Lukes Childcare Center is a licensed daycare center with
locations in Oswego, Fulton, and East Syracuse caring for children ages
6 weeks – 12 years. Full time care is
available from 7am-6pm. Daycare for school age children
includes after school care with bussing for Oswego City Schools, Fulton City
Schools, and Jamesville Dewitt Schools.
Parents and
caregivers in Oswego County who meet the income guidelines and attend work or
school full time may be eligible for subsidy to help pay for daycare. This
includes parents attending high school or college, working full time or in work
training such as those offered by Workforce NY in Fulton.
Oswego County’s requirements
include a simplified LIDC application and a Registered/Licensed Provider Form.
Employment or school attendance must be verified. Ongoing attendance at work or school is
monitored and the daycare payment is only paid when requirements are met. County approval is required before any
subsidy payment is available.
Top Questions about Oswego
County Daycare Subsidy:
Do I have to work full time to get a daycare subsidy?
To be eligible for a full
time daycare subsidy payment you must work or attend school full time. Contact
the county for other eligibility requirements and any details. If you work part time and get part time
daycare subsidy, you have to pay for the rest of the cost for your full time
daycare spot. Ask the county about
options if you have a private licensed daycare provider or other arrangements
for daycare.
Is there Free Daycare in Oswego County?
County DSS offers subsidies
for some families who meet requirements and attend school or work full
time. Little Lukes accepts DSS subsidies
as part of the daycare fee, but the family must pay the family portion or share
required.
Do I have to pay a part of the Daycare Cost?
The parent share or family
payment is required to pay all daycare expenses not covered by the
subsidy. The family share can vary from
a few dollars to hundreds of dollars based on income, eligibility and number of
children in care. The family share varies based on the household income and
ability to pay the childcare costs. The
county can also help with the 1-time enrollment fee.
Is short term daycare help available?
Help may be available for
short term emergency needs such as drug treatment programs or parent absence or
other issues. Check with Little Lukes about space available.
How do I get started on the application or for
questions?
Contact Oswego County
Department of Social Services for an application and provider packet. Mrs. Pieretti @
315-963-5278 or by email at: Childcare@oswegocounty.com
100 Spring Street, PO Box
1320, Mexico, NY 13114. Office Hours 8:30am-4:30pm
· For details in Oswego County Daycare and Childcare Payments visit https://www.oswegocounty.com/departments/human_services/social_services/financ/child_care_subsidy.php
· For details in Onondaga County for Daycare and
Childcare Subsidy information visit http://www.ongov.net/dss/dayCare.html
· This information is provided as a helpful QA to
inform families of options and is not a complete guide or guarantee of success
in receiving a subsidy. Contact your county for details and specifics.
Does Syracuse, Onondaga County offer Free
Daycare?
If you live in
Onondaga County, contact the Onondaga County Department of Social Services.
Application and forms are available online at http://www.ongov.net/dss/dayCare.html
Contact daycaredocs@dfa.state.ny.us
or call (315) 435-5683. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. 421 Montgomery
Street, 5th Floor, Civic Center, Syracuse, NY 13202.
INCOME
GUIDELINES
Family
Size |
6/1/19-5/31/20 Maximum
Annual Income Limit |
1 |
$24,980 |
2 |
$33,820 |
3 |
$42,660 |
4 |
$51,500 |
5 |
$60,340 |
6 |
$69,180 |
7 |
$78,020 |
8 |
$86,860 |
Each
Person Over 8: |
+ $8,840 |