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Kentucky Division of Child Care highlights expanded CCAP eligibility and supports for providers
Summary
The Division of Child Care reported continued CCAP participation (37,874 children; ~22,691 families), expanded eligibility to 85% of state median income supported by a 2024 appropriation, about 2,007 active providers, and quality and workforce initiatives to improve supply and provider retention.
Andrea Day, division director for the Division of Child Care within the Department for Community Based Services, reviewed the division’s role and recent program highlights, including eligibility, provider types, and quality supports.
Day said the division oversees regulated child‑care provider types (large center‑based programs, licensed type 2, certified family child‑care homes, and registered relative providers) and administers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The division increased CCAP eligibility to 85% of state median income — sustained by a 2024 state appropriation — which allows the program to serve more families than pre‑pandemic thresholds.
Day gave program statistics: 37,874 children are served through approximately 22,691 families participating in CCAP; the division reported about 2,007 active providers and that 34% of providers are at high‑quality levels 3–5 in the Kentucky All Stars quality rating system. The division also described workforce supports such as the child‑care employee income exclusion (which helps child‑care employees qualify for CCAP) and transitional child care that pays 50% of a family’s childcare rate for six months after eligibility changes to ease the benefits cliff.
Day said the division partners with multiple agencies and entities (including the Office of Inspector General, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, Western Kentucky University family child care network, Help Me Grow Kentucky and statewide advisory councils) and encouraged providers and families to use posted resources and contact the division for questions.
