Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Child care centers will be permitted to reopen, beginning on June 15. If you were using a child care center before the public health crisis, we encourage you to contact them to learn of their plans. If you need help paying for child care, you can apply for the state’s regular Child Care Subsidy Program. To give you a sense of whether you would be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program, the income maximum for a family of four is $52,400 annually. Use our calculator to see if you are likely to be eligible. If you need help finding child care, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency. For more information on updated health and safety standards for child care, visit the Department of Children and Families (DCF) website. The NJ Department of Health also has released guidance for reopening child care, this guidance document outlines public health recommendations and does not supersede requirements set forth by DCF.



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There is so much to think about when choosing child care in New Jersey.

Balancing location, cost, quality and just feeling good about the child care provider can make this important decision challenging. New Jersey's child care program under the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development can provide you with valuable information to help you make that selection. The state's child care program can support you with information about applying for child care assistance, where to find child care, licensing and complaint data and what makes a quality program.

Find Quality Child Care Near You

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Calculate Child Care Cost

If you are thinking about or are applying for a child care subsidy to help you pay for care, our calculator will let you know if you may be eligible and estimate your copay amount.

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Helpful Hints for Filling Out an Application

Types of Care

There are many types of child care or early learning programs to choose from. Some are in a school, others in a child care center or in someone's home.

Regulations for Child Care Programs

You want your child to be safe. Understanding who licenses or registers your child's programs is a good start.