Child care vouchers help cover the cost of child care for children 6 weeks to 13 years old. Children with disabilities up to 19 years old are also covered. Hundreds of home-based and center-based providers across NYC accept child care vouchers and offer child care services in safe and positive learning environments.
You may qualify for a voucher if your household gets Cash Assistance or is experiencing homelessness. You may also qualify if your household earns less than the incomes shown below:
Family size | Monthly income | Yearly income |
2 | $4,930 | $59,160 |
3 | $6,215 | $74,580 |
4 | $7,500 | $90,000 |
5 | $8,785 | $105,420 |
6 | $10,070 | $120,840 |
7 | $11,165 | $133,988 |
8 | $11,414 | $136,965 |
9 | $11,662 | $139,943 |
10 | $11,910 | $142,920 |
11 | $12,158 | $145,898 |
12 | $12,406 | $148,875 |
13 | $12,654 | $151,853 |
14 | $12,903 | $154,830 |
15 | $13,151 | $157,808 |
You also need to have one of these “reasons for care”:
Here are your options to apply:
NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL)
NYS Workers' Compensation Board (NYS WCB)
Up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for a new child, sick family member, and other situations.
Child CareNYC Child Care Connect (NYC CCC)
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
An online resource that helps you find and stay informed about a child care program in your community.
Child CareInfants and Toddlers
NYC Department of Education (DOE)
Early child care and education services for up to 10 hours a day.