DC families eligible for child care subsidies may choose care from a licensed child development facility or an in-home caregiver. Effective Oct. 1, 2024, families can request in-home care provided in the child’s home by a license-exempt caregiver with a valid Provider Agreement. In-home caregivers must meet specific health, safety and background requirements and may care for up to five children, with limits on infants and their own children.

For more information on the DC Child Care Subsidy Program, visit osse.dc.gov/subsidy.

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