In the event of disputes or discrepancies, providers are urged to maintain sign in and out (electronic or hand written) attendance. If the provider cannot support the claim, the parent’s statement will prevail and payment cannot be issued.
Contact the Child Care Council of Westchester at (914) 761-3456 for a list of qualified providers in your area.
Families are eligible for Child Care Assistance under the six child care programs described here in English or Spanish when such care is not otherwise available from a legally responsible relative or caretaker of the child in need of child care and child care is a necessary part of a plan for self-support.
For two-parent or two-caretaker households, each parent or caretaker must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria.
Call (914) 995-6521 or (914) 995-6522 for more information. The Child Care Assistance office is located at 10 County Center Rd., 2nd Fl., White Plains, NY 10607. The hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed for legal holidays.
If you are applying for Child Care Assistance, your family's income would need to be at or below 85% of NYS Income Standard for a family of your size in order for your family to be financially eligible for a subsidy.
If/when your family's income exceeds 85% SMI NY, your assistance will be closed due to "excess income".
Westchester Works Scholarship
If your family income is between 85% SMI and 500% of the poverty level, you can apply for the Westchester Works Scholarship.
For more information about the scholarship, visit the Child Care Westchester website, or call (914) 761-3456 x140 or email .