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10.01.2024

Nevada Child Care Subsidy Program: Changes Effective October 1, 2024

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On August 30, 2024 the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Child Care and Development Program (CCDP) issued the following notice to provide an overview of changes to the Child Care Subsidy Program: 

As the final COVID relief funding ends September 30, 2024, child care subsidy policy changes regarding income eligibility levels and the Monthly Family Copayment will be effective on October 1, 2024.  

A family’s current income and eligibility will not be re-evaluated until the certificate is due for renewal and all active certificates will be honored through their expiration date. 

The updated income chart will be disseminated and posted on state websites by Oct. 1. 

Income limits were temporarily increased with the pandemic relief funds to assist as many families as possible returning to work, job training, or education. Income limits must now be reset to operate within the normal child care budget.  

Income eligibility for child care subsidy assistance is based on an individual household’s size and annual income. Starting Oct. 1, the income eligibility level for new applicants will be set at 41% of state median income (SMI), meaning a family of four making up to $39,371/year will qualify for assistance. 

Households submitting a renewal application will continue to be eligible for assistance if their income does not exceed 49% SMI, meaning the same family of four will continue to qualify for assistance if their income is at or below $47,053/year. Income and eligibility will not be re-evaluated until the current certificate is due for renewal and all active certificates will be honored through their expiration date. 

The Child Care and Development Program (CCDP) understands the impact these changes may have on your household and wants to assure families currently receiving child care subsidies that their income will not be re-evaluated until the child(ren)’s current certificate is due for renewal. 

Changes are also being made to the required Monthly Family Copayment to make them easier to understand and more budget friendly. The Monthly Family Copayment will be set at a flat rate instead of using the current sliding fee scale. Monthly Family Copayment amounts will be $0, $90, or $150 per month, depending on household size and income.  

CCDP understands the importance of quality, affordable child care for Nevada’s families. If you have any questions or would like more information on how these changes will impact your individual case, please contact your case manager.

Visit the Child Care Subsidy page on First 5 Nevada to learn more about the program and who to contact for additional information. You can also visit the CCDP website to learn more about these changes. Click here to see the new Household Size and Monthly Income Chart to determine eligibility.

NOTE: The changes described above are only applicable to the Nevada State Child Care Subsidy Program, administered through The Children’s Cabinet and the Las Vegas Urban League. These changes do NOT apply to the Tribal Child Care Subsidy programs.

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