At LaFontaine Early Learning Center, we actively participate in the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) Program. We’ve guided many families and employers through the sign-up process to make our services more affordable. We’d be happy to help you. Indicate your interest by clicking below.
Overview of the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP)
The ECCAP Program is a program unique to Kentucky that is designed to help families by encouraging employers to contribute to their employees’ child care costs. Here’s how it works:
Funding: Kentucky’s state government matches employer contributions dollar-for-dollar.
How Matching Works: The state’s match is based on household income.
Here’s a real example at LaFontaine Early Learning Center:
Example 1: Monthly tuition at our Wayne Dr. site is $795 per month. A participating employer contributed $200. The family qualified for a state match in the amount of $180. The family only pays the balance of $415, saving almost half of the total cost.
Example 2: A very generous employer contributed $425. The family qualified for a state match in the amount of $382.50. The total contribution toward their monthly tuition is $807.50.
This program makes child care more affordable and accessible for working families.
*At this time, the ECCAP program isn’t available to individuals working for public entities, including government institutions like schools, police departments, or colleges.
Please use these links to learn more about the ECCAP program.
