SOCIAL SERVICES

Child Care Services

Child Care Services are for parents of Lenoir County children to have access to choose and receive affordable, quality child care while they work. Our goal is to provide a seamless service for families who need help paying for child care and to enable parents to maintain full-time employment in order to support their family and achieve economic independence.

Applying for Assistance

Call 252-559-6400 for an appointment and complete an application or visit our offices at 130 W King Street, Kinston, NC 28501.

Provider Information

You may look up provider names, addresses, and information on the Internet at NC Division of Child Development.

Subsidized Child Care Program

Using state and federal funds, North Carolina provides financial assistance for child care to many families through a locally administered state supervised program. You are free to choose your own type of child care arrangement. Payment amounts for each child depends on:

• Your family situation
• Your income
• The cost of child care provided
• The type of public funds from which the payment is made

Each County receives an annual amount of state and federal funds from the State to spend for subsidized child care services. If funding is not available to serve all families who apply for subsidized child care, the families can be placed on a waiting list until funding becomes available.

Qualifying for the Subsidized Child Care Program

Income limits apply. Most families are required to pay a 10 percent parent fee. The parent is responsible for paying the fee directly to the child care facility/provider.

Income Limits for Child Day Care

Income limits depend on the number in the household. Below are guidelines. You can always call us at 252-559-6400 for more information.