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Child Care Tax Credits
A child tax credit is intended for people who are financially supporting—you guessed it—a child. For 2025, the credit is worth up to $2,200 ($1,700 refundable) per child.
To qualify, a child must be under age 17 at the end of the year; have a Social Security number; be your child, stepchild, foster child, sibling, or descendant; live with you for more than half of the year; be claimed as your dependent; and pay for no more than half of their own expenses. You’ll also have to satisfy income requirements.
Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCC)
Separate from the child tax credit, this credit is available for taxpayers who paid care expenses for another person (a dependent) while they worked or looked for work. To qualify for this credit, your dependent must be under age 13, or someone (typically a spouse or parent) who lives with you at least half the year and is unable to care for themselves.
The child and dependent care credit covers 20% to 35% of your work-related expenses, depending on your income, up to a maximum of $3000 for one person ($6000 for two or more people).
Earned Income Tax Credit
The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is intended for workers with low to moderate incomes. To qualify, you must have a Social Security number, be a citizen or resident alien, have a certain amount of earned income, not have foreign income, and have less than $11,000 in investment income.
How much your EITC is depends on how many eligible children you have (the more kids/relatives you claim, the higher your income and credit can be). For 2023, the maximum EITC without kids was $600. With one child, $3995; with two, $6604. For three or more children, $7430.
Keep in mind that if you claim the EITC or additional child tax credit (mentioned above), the IRS is legally obligated to hold onto your tax refund until mid-February.
Child Care Subsidy Programs
At Pooh & Friends Child Care Development Center II, we believe that every child deserves access to quality early learning, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we proudly partner with the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Duval County to help families access School Readiness Child Care Subsidy Programs.
These programs help eligible working parents offset the cost of tuition so their children can thrive in a structured, loving, and educational environment while parents pursue work or school opportunities.
How the Subsidy Program Works
The School Readiness Program through ELC of Duval provides financial assistance for childcare based on household income, family size, and employment or education status. Once approved, a portion of your child’s tuition is covered by the program, and families are responsible for a small parent co-payment directly to the center.
How We Support You
We understand that the application process can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help. Our team assists families every step of the way, including:
- Guidance on eligibility and required documents
- Step-by-step support through the online application process
- Coordination with ELC once approval is confirmed
- Smooth transition into our program after enrollment
Our goal is to make it as simple as possible for families to access the care and education their child deserves.
Child Care As An Employment Benefit
More and more employers add childcare benefits to their employee compensation packages because it’s hard to do your job without reliable childcare!
Talk with your employer or your HR department about whether they offer childcare benefits and how to use them.
Employee Child Care Discount Program
At Pooh & Friends Child Care Development Center II, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our children. Our Employee Child Care Discount Program helps staff members balance family, work, and financial well-being.
Eligible employees receive a tuition discount for their own children enrolled at our center. The discount amount and eligibility are based on employment status, position, and length of service. Full details are in our Employee Handbook and reviewed during orientation.
This program reflects our commitment to building a strong, supportive community where both children and staff can thrive.
Sibling Discount
Family Referral Program
At Pooh & Friends Child Care Development Center II, we believe that great families know other great families, and we love to reward our community for helping us grow.
When you refer to a new family and their child is enrolled for at least four consecutive weeks, you will receive a $100 credit per child referred. There’s no limit to how many families you can refer to. Referral credits are applied directly to your account after the referred child completes four full weeks of active enrollment.
We appreciate your trust in our program and your continued support in helping us serve more children and families with quality care, structure, and love.