School Readiness Program
Do you need help paying for child care in Flagler or Volusia County?
School Readiness (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for child care, after-school care, and school-age care. SR programs are designed to help prepare children for kindergarten and beyond, and help families keep working or continue their education.
Benefits of School Readiness
The benefits of quality early child care are countless. Parents stay employed, children learn through play, and our community grows stronger.
Who Qualifies?
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My child is under 13 years old
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I make less than 2x the federal poverty level
See chart below or check out the Poverty Guidelines
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I am employedⁱ at least 20 hours per week
or going to school at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
Retired families or families receiving disability income may qualify.
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I live in Flagler or Volusia County*
*If you reside in another Florida county, find your local coalition.
Determine whether you are eligible for School Readiness by using the Poverty Guidelines above or the Florida Division of Early Learning School Readiness Sliding Fee Scale. If you are over the income limit for School Readiness you may qualify for the School Readiness Plus Program. You can locate the Florida DEL SR Plus Sliding Fee Scale here. You can If you need more information about specific documents required to apply, click below for our Eligibility Checklist.
School Readiness Provider Map
Need help finding a child care provider in your area? Use our handy School Readiness Provider Map!
