Getting started.
Who this helps
Any Maine family seeking childcare information or referrals. The Child Care Affordability Program provides financial assistance to eligible families based on income, family size, and work or education status.
How to get started
Call the toll-free number or visit the website to search for childcare providers in your area. Staff can help you understand your options and connect you with financial assistance if eligible. The online search tool lets you filter by location, age of child, and type of care.
How they can help.
Child Care Choices is Maine's official child care resource and referral service, operated through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services. The service helps families search for and evaluate licensed childcare providers across the state, understand different types of childcare, and connect with financial assistance programs such as the Child Care Affordability Program (formerly child care subsidy).
- Searchable database of licensed childcare providers
- Referrals to local childcare programs
- Information about childcare licensing and quality
- Help applying for the Child Care Affordability Program
- Consumer education about choosing childcare
- Support for childcare providers
What to have ready.
Information about your child's age, your work or school schedule, and your preferred location. For financial assistance applications, you will need proof of income, employment, and residency.
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