Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
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Reauthorization Deadline Extended - The New Deadline is September 30th, 2024 at 5pm!
The new deadline is now September 30th at 5pm.
The new deadline is now September 30th at 5pm.
The deadline for Reauthorization Applications has been extended by two weeks.
This extension is to allow additional time for families to receive support from our Family Access and Support (FAS) Team.
We understand that completing the reauthorization application can take time, and some families have found it challenging. Please don’t wait – give yourself enough time to complete your application, request your WCCC denial letter if needed, and reach out for any support you may need.
Families can access the portal by visiting the following link: Portal Login
When logging in, please use the email address associated with your account as your username. To establish your password, please select “forgot password” and follow the prompts.
More information about the reauthorization process can be found in a variety of languages, using the links to the left.
It’s time to get reauthorized!
All families in our subsidy program MUST reauthorize to continue participation.
The reauthorization application and all required materials are due no later than September 30, 2024. The Best Starts for Kids Subsidy will cover child care up to the end of your authorization month. For most families, this period ends on October 31, 2024, while for other families, it extends until November 30, 2024.
More information about the reauthorization process can be found in a variety of languages, using the links to the left.
Stay tuned for more details and make sure to mark your calendars!
Do you need to apply for Working Connections Child Care Program before reapplying for Best Starts for Kids Subsidy?
Families are initially responsible for determining if their income falls at or below the limits for the WCCC Program and applying if required.
After the reauthorization application is submitted, the Best Starts Subsidy Team will review the provided income documentation to make the final determination of total gross income.
Families at or below 60% of the state median income (SMI) will be required to submit a WCCC denial letter.
If you believe it is possible that the reauthorization calculation of your family’s pre-tax income could fall at or close to 60% SMI, we highly encourage you to obtain a WCCC denial letter. We suggest that all families estimating their gross income at 65% or less of the SMI should submit a WCCC denial letter.
If your family’s gross income is above 65% of the SMI, you will not be required to submit a WCCC denial letter.
Find more information about WCCC denial letter requirements by clicking on the flyer links!
Enrolled in the Best Starts for Kids Subsidy Program and looking for documents?
The Best Starts for Kids Subsidy is a voter-approved initiative to help every child in King County access high-quality early learning opportunities.
This program is designed to support families who are ineligible for or not well-served by existing subsidy programs. This program prioritizes families experiencing challenges to accessing child care, and in doing so, seeks to advance equity and eliminate disparities.
If you are missing owed subsidy payments, please let us know here:
Already enrolled and needing support?
Need language support? Need to report something not working correctly? Have questions about the eligibility form or waitlist? Send our family team or our provider team a text, email, or call!
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Call or Text the Family Team
For the fastest response, send us a text or give us a call at 206-208-6865, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! (Messaging & data rates may apply.)
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Email the Family Team
Email the team with your questions or a brief description of your issue, and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible!
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Call or Text the Provider Team
If you are specifically looking for provider support, call us or text us at 206-339-5570! (Messaging & data rates may apply.)
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Email the Provider Team
Email us with any questions or challenges specific to providers - we're here to help!
Check back for updates on joining our waitlist!
Our program is currently at full capacity and our waitlist is closed until further notice. We will update this page when the waitlist re-opens. For updates and announcements regarding the Best Starts Subsidy, such as re-opening the waitlist, follow Best Starts for Kids on social media.
Family Access and Support Team
