Child Care Subsidy at Bezos Academy
Bezos Academy is an approved provider for the Arizona DES Child Care Assistance (CCA), King County (Washington) Best Starts for Kids (BSK), and Washington Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) programs. We are excited to share that Bezos Academy is working with local agencies to be approved to accept child care subsidy in Florida. This allows us to continue offering preschool that is no cost to families through fully supported scholarships and public funding.
Within the Bezos Academy registration and re-registration form, enrolled families are required to:
- Submit proof of subsidy approval or denial, OR
- Confirm they are ineligible for their state’s subsidy due to not meeting eligibility requirements
Have questions about this requirement? Contact us at [email protected].
Common Reasons a Family May Not Be Eligible
Subsidy eligibility is determined by the state or program – not by Bezos Academy – and is based on factors such as income, household size, citizenship/residency, and work, education, or training activities. Learn more about subsidy requirements specific to Arizona and Washington. Check back soon for Florida subsidy requirements.
- Citizenship or residency requirements: Children must be a citizen or qualified legal immigrant and be a resident of that state, as determined by the state agency. Best Starts for Kids does not have citizenship requirements; families must live in King County. Bezos Academy will never ask for information regarding citizenship or immigration status.
- Work, education, or training requirements: Parents/caregivers need to be employed, enrolled in school, or participating in an approved training program.
- Income limits: Household income limits are above the state’s eligibility threshold. Review the table below for your state’s typical income limit by household size. Since eligibility can vary based on qualifying activities, we recommend checking your state’s requirements to learn more about maximum allowable income.
| Household Size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona DES CCA Annual Income Limit | $34,908 | $43,980 | $53,064 | $62,136 | $71,208 |
| Florida School Readiness Annual Income Limit* | $38,546 | $47,615 | $56,685 | $65,754 | $74,824 |
| Washington WCCC Annual Income Limit | $56,832 | $70,212 | $83,580 | $96,960 | $118,968 |
| King County (WA) Best Starts for Kids Annual Income Limit | $80,529 | $99,491 | $118,422 | $137,363 | $156,315 |
Even if you are unsure whether you qualify, we encourage you to apply for subsidy benefits so you can see whether this state resource is available for your family.
* Bezos Academy is working with local agencies to be approved to accept child care subsidy in Florida.
How to Apply for Child Care Subsidy
You can apply for subsidy online. You will want to gather required documents in advance, including ID, proof of residency, income, and employment or education/training program enrollment. Once your application is complete, the state will review your information and contact you if any additional steps are required. You will receive official notice of subsidy approval or denial. Once received, please send this notice to [email protected] or upload it in your registration/re-registration form if your child will be attending Bezos Academy.
Arizona
Florida
Coming soon!
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