Complete applications for Low-Income Child Care Assistance are available in Room 102 of the Otero County Courthouse (13 W 3rd St, La Junta CO 81050)
Applications are also available online at http://www.coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.com/
For more information about programs or policies, please call Sandy Leikam at 719-383-3162.
A qualified (non-licensed) provider and all household members over the age of 18 must comply with state-mandated background checks.
Eligibility
Income Eligibility in the Low-Income Child Care Program as of 10/01/2020
| Family Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income 185% FPG* | 85% SMI** |
|
2 |
$2,685.58 |
$5,111.45 |
|
3 |
$3,385.50 |
$6,314.14 |
|
4 |
$4,085.42 |
$7,516.83 |
|
5 |
$4,785.33 |
$8,719.53 |
|
6 |
$5,485.25 |
$9,922.22 |
|
7 |
$6,185.17 |
$10,147.73 |
|
8 |
$6,885.08 |
$10,373.23 |
|
9 |
$7,585.00 |
$10,598.74 |
|
Add'l |
|
+ $225.51 per person |
Who's Eligible?
- Parents who are working
- Parents who are searching for a job (within state-established time limits)
- Teen parents (up to age 21) in a high school or GED program
- Parents needing child care for post-secondary education or training (up to a first Bachelor's Degree or less)
- Families receiving Colorado Works/TANF
- Applicants must be residents of Otero County
- If applicable, parents must continue to cooperate with Child Support Services for the children requesting care.
*FPG is the Federal Poverty Guideline
**SMI is the State Median Income
For Providers
Provider questions can be answered by calling 719-383-3168.
More information for providers: http://www.coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.com/#!early-care-and-learning/csgz
Licensing
Contact Child Care Licensing: http://www.coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.com/#!child-care-licensing--administration/c5cf
The Colorado Division of Child Care makes licensing histories of child care facilities available to the public. Parents can view provider histories at:http://www.colorado.gov/apps/cdhs/childcare/lookup/index.jsf
Licensing violations must be reported to the state licensing staff. The state licensing staff is also responsible for enforcement when consumers report a provider is operating a child care home or facility without a license.