Get help paying for daycare

Many families can get help paying for child care through state or local child care assistance programs.

What you can get depends on things like your location, income, family size, and where you work or go to school.

Learn More

• Visit ChildCare.gov for information about financial assistance in your state. 
• Use the Child Care Aware® State Resource Map to find programs near you.  
• Talk to your local Skyrise School to find out which agencies they work with.  

You may be able to get federal or state tax credits to help lower the cost of daycare. 

Tax benefits may include: 

• Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)  
• Child Tax Credit

Learn More* 

• Visit IRS.gov for information about federal tax credits. 
• Check your state tax agency website for information about tax benefits in your state. 

We partner with military programs and accept military fee assistance for all military branches and VA financial aid:

• The U.S. Military 
• The U.S. Coast Guard 
• Customs and Border Protection  
• National Park Services  
• General Services Administration 
• Department of Defense 

Public Pre-K is a free or low-cost program paid for by the state. It’s offered at some Skyrise School locations.  

These programs help children build academic, social, and emotional skills. These skills help them feel confident and ready for kindergarten. 
 
Who Qualifies  
Children age 3 or 4**
 
Program rules, how to apply, and available space are different in each state and location. 

Learn if Public Pre-K is available in your area and which locations offer it. 

Find Your State

We work with employers across the country to help eligible families access child care benefits that may lower or cover their child care costs.

Depending on where you work, they might have:

• Fee discounts 
• Back-up care programs 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 

We work with organizations across the country to help families get help with child care

Learn More 

• Reach out to your HR or benefits team.
• Check your employee benefits website.
• Ask your center director if your employer has a Skyrise School partnership. 

Your family may have other ways to save a little more. What’s available depends on your location and your family, so ask your center director what could work for you. 

Multi-Child Discounts 

You could qualify for a tuition discount if you have more than one child signed up.

Part-Time Scheduling Options 

Some Skyrise Schools offer part-time and flexible schedules that may cost less.  

Refer-a-Friend  

Refer a friend who signs up for full-time care, and you may both get tuition savings. 

Employee Discounts 

If you work at KinderCare^®, Champions^®, The Skyrise School by KinderCare^®, or The Crème School^™, you may qualify for a tuition discount. 

Special Offers

Some Skyrise School locations may offer special savings during the year, such as seasonal deals, enrollment savings, and local deals. Sign up for emails and stay in touch with your local Skyrise School so you don’t miss out.