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AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE
WITHIN REACH
"Every child deserves quality care"
At Healthy Kids, we believe every child deserves access to safe, enriching, and high-quality care. We proudly partner with Virginia State's child care assistance program to help make our services more affordable to families. Whether your child is just starting out or needs care during the school year or summer, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Is My Family Eligible?
Check the requirements below to see if you qualify
Eligibility Requirements
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✓ Parents must be working, looking for work, attending training, or participating in an education program (high school, college, or vocational school)
✓ The family's household income must meet current requirements​
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✓ Families may also be eligible if they are participating in SNAP Employment & Training or VIEW or receiving Child Protective Services support
Eligibility is redetermined every 12 months and families must recertify annually.
2026 Income Limits
$77,455
Annual Income Limit
$6,455
Monthly Income Limit
What Documentation Do I Need?
Gather these documents before you apply
Proof of Identification
Examples may include: photo ID, driver's licence, US Passport​​
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Child(ren)'s Identification, Age & Immunization Records
Examples may include: birth certificate, hospital records, permanent resident card
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Proof of Residency
Examples may include: statement from landlord, mortgage records or current lease
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Income
Examples may include: pay stubs, letter from employer including rate of pay and hours worked, tax records, child support or social security benefits
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Schedule of Work, Training, or Educational Activity
Examples may include: work schedule, school or training records, or statement from school or training program
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Benefit Letters (if applicable)
Accepted document types include: PDF, DOC/DOCX, JPEG, or PNG
Certain documents may fulfill more than one requirement.
How to Apply
Families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy online through the CommonHelp Virginia Application Portal
Families may also apply directly through their local Virginia Department of Social Services office​
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Are There Other Forms of Assistance?
Have Questions?
We're here to help through every step of the process
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