Child Care
Announcements
Revised Draft of the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prescribes the format for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan consisting of specific questions for states to answer. The Department of Economic Security is currently developing a budget proposal to obtain the necessary legislative authority to utilize the additional CCDF monies ($56M) allocated to Arizona. This will be more appropriately handled as part of the Arizona budget process with input by the Governor, the Legislature and the public.
We appreciate all of the feedback received from the public, stakeholders, and advocates on the draft version of the CCDF State Plan. We have reviewed and considered all comments and have updated the CCDF State Plan as appropriate. View comments received on the Child Care Development Fund State Plan FFY 2019-20121.
The areas of the draft version of the CCDF State Plan that were not able to be completed prior to posting are now updated. View the updated Child Care and Development Fund Plan FFY 2019-2021
Child Care Assistance
- Apply to receive Child Care Assistance
- Publications and documents for Child Care Assistance Applicants
Child Care Provider
- Become a Child Care Provider
- Publications and documents for Child Care Providers
Finding Quality Child Care
Learn how the DES Child Care Administration helps parents find quality child care.
Finding quality child care you can trust can be challenging. DES can help by connecting you to state-contracted providers and reliable resources to make your decision easier.
