Help paying for childcare
Overview
The Alternative Payment Program contributes to the cost of child care for low to moderate income families at a location of their choice. These programs, administered by the California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) are state and federally funded.
Qualifying for the Alternative Payment Program
Families should apply to our Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) and by signing up to the CEL you will allow multiple subsidized programs in Napa County to access your information when they have an opening in their program. This will improve your chances of obtaining financial assistance with your child care costs. Eligibility for the Alternative Payment Program (APP) is determined by family income and size as well as the need for child care. The need for child care may include employment, seeking employment, seeking housing, attending school, and medical incapacitation. The Alternative Payment Program serves children ages 0-12.11 years old, and beyond if child has specifically identified special needs.
Click here to sign up on the CEL waitlist todayFor more information, please contact us at (707)253-0376 or at info@crcnapa.org.
CHILD CARE OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5
CAPP
California Alternative Payment Program, eligible Napa County families who apply through our Centralized Eligibility Waitlist.
Stage 1
CalWORKs child care is intended for participants who are within the first six months of CalWORKs benefits, currently on cash-aid.
C2AP
CalWORKs child care is intended for participants whose employment or welfare-to-work activity has stabilized or who are otherwise transitioning off cash aid.
C3AP
CalWORKs child care is for former or current participants who have to transition from their 24 months in stage 1 and/or Stage 2.
Bridge
Napa County Dependent Children in out of home placements, referred by Napa County’s Child Welfare Services.
Program Eligibility
| Under $6,860 | Under $7,785 | Under $9,020 | Under $10,463 | Under $11,906 | Under $12,117 | Under $12,447 | Under $12,718 | Under $12,988 | Under $13,259 | Under $13,530 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
CPS/At Risk Eligibility:
Referral from a partnering agency for children
who are experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation or are at risk
experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, and childcare services will
reduce this risk.
Categorical Eligibility:
Certified to receive benefits in Means Tested Government Program (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CA Food Assistance Program, CA WIC, Federal Food Distribution Program on Indian reservations, Head Start, Early Head Start)
Other Child Care Options
Free and Low-Cost Preschool in Napa County
- CANV Kids Child and Family Development Center - Old Sonoma RoadMust apply via the CEL
- CANV Kids Child and Family Development Center – Myrtle AvenueMust apply via the CEL
- Napa Valley College Child Development CenterContact the college directly
- Napa Preschool Program (Napa County Office of Education)Must apply via the CEL and contact NCOE
- Child StartContact Child Start directly