Office of Inclusive Design
Childcare Resources for Student-Parents
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- If you need help paying for childcare, you may be eligible for the CCAP. CCAP helps families living within Seattle city limits who have a parent/guardian working or attending school to pay for childcare for children 1 month to 12 years of age.
- Families usually receive between 25% to 70% of the average childcare provider’s rate. The subsidy amount is calculated based on family size, income, hours of care needed, and age of the child.
- CCAP does not cover registration fees, waitlist deposits, or any other additional fees.
- CCAP website
- Includes full list of approved CCAP providers.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)
- Free part-day and full-day childcare for families of children 3 to 4 years old
- Families must live or work in Seattle city limits
- Eligibility depends on family size, income, and hours of care needed.
- Bilingual programs and teaching staff
Foster children are eligible - ECEAP offers part-day, school-day, and working day programs across 16 locations in Seattle.