Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Contacts by State: Information and Applications

Child care directors and providers play a vital role in supporting working families and fostering early childhood development. The federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) – regulated nationally but then administered by the states – offers subsidies that help eligible low-income families afford quality child care. Participating in the CCDF subsidy program can stabilize your center’s enrollment, provide reliable payments, and help families in your community.

If you’re a licensed child care provider or director interested in becoming a CCDF-approved provider, the first step is typically to contact your state’s CCDF lead agency. These offices handle provider enrollment, rate setting, billing procedures, quality requirements, and compliance.Below is a comprehensive directory of CCDF administrators by state (and major territories), compiled from official sources. Contact them directly for application details, training requirements, and program guidelines.

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Alabama CCDF Contact

Child Care Services Division

Alabama Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 304000, 50 North Ripley Street

Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: 334-242-1425

Website: www.dhr.alabama.gov

Alaska CCDF Contact

Child Care Program Office, Division of Public Assistance

Alaska Department of Health

Suite 902, 3601 C Street

Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: 907-269-4500

Website: health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/ccare/default.aspx

Arizona CCDF Contact

Division of Child Care

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Mail Drop 8111, 1789 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602-542-4248

Website: des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/child-care

Arkansas CCDF Contact

Office of Early Childhood

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Arkansas Department of Education

Slot 140, 700 Main Street

Little Rock, AR 72203

Phone: 501-682-8590

Website: dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/office-of-early-childhood

California CCDF Contact

Child Care and Development Division

California Department of Social Services

744 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-651-8848

Website: cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-and-development

Colorado CCDF Contact

Colorado Department of Early Childhood

710 South Ash Street

Denver, CO 80246

Phone: 800-799-5876

Website: colorado.gov/cdhs

Connecticut CCDF Contact

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

Suite 204, 450 Columbus Boulevard

Hartford, CT 06103

Website: ct.gov/oec

Delaware CCDF Contact

Division of Social Services

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services

P.O. Box 906, 1901 North DuPont Highway

New Castle, DE 19720

Phone: 302-255-9670

Websites: dhss.delaware.gov/dss/childcr and education resources

District of Columbia CCDF Contact

Division of Early Learning

D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Sixth Floor, 1050 First Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-727-6436

Website: osse.dc.gov

Florida CCDF Contact

Division of Early Learning

Florida Department of Education

Suite 522, 325 West Gaines Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone: 850-717-8550

Website: floridaearlylearning.com

Georgia CCDF Contact

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

East Tower, Suite 754, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E.

Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone: 404-651-7432

Website: decal.ga.gov

Hawaii CCDF Contact

Benefit, Employment, and Support Services Division

Hawaii Department of Human Services

Suite 512, 1010 Richards Street

Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: 808-586-5735

Website: hawaii.gov/dhs/self-sufficiency/childcare/services

Idaho CCDF Contact

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

P.O. Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720

Phone: 208-334-5656

Website: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Illinois CCDF Contact

Division of Early Childhood

Illinois Department of Human Services

Third Floor, 401 South Clinton Street

Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 217-785-2559

Website: dhs.state.il.us

Indiana CCDF Contact

Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning

Division of Family Resources, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Room W-362, 402 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: in.gov/fssa/carefinder

Iowa CCDF Contact

Child Care Bureau, Division of Family Well-Being and Protection

Iowa Department of Human Services

Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street

Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: 515-281-0429

Website: dhs.iowa.gov

Kansas CCDF Contact

Economic and Employment Services Division

Kansas Department for Children and Families

DCF Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 555 South Kansas Avenue

Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-3349

Website: dcf.ks.gov

Kentucky CCDF Contact

Division of Child Care

Department for Community-Based Services, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Mail Stop 3W-A, 275 East Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621

Phone: 502-564-3703

Website: chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dcc

Louisiana CCDF Contact

Office of Early Childhood

Louisiana Department of Education

P.O. Box 94064, 1201 North Third Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: 225-342-4147

Website: louisianabelieves.com

Maine CCDF Contact

Office of Child and Family Services

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

11 State House Station, 2 Anthony Avenue

Augusta, ME 04333

Phone: 207-624-7900

Website: maine.gov/dhhs

Maryland CCDF Contact

Office of Child Care, Division of Early Childhood

Maryland State Department of Education

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-767-7128

Website: earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org

Massachusetts CCDF Contact

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

14th Floor, 50 Milk Street

Boston, MA 02109

Phone: 617-988-6600

Website: mass.gov/orgs/department-of-early-education-and-care

Michigan CCDF Contact

Child Development and Care Program, Office of Great Start

Michigan Department of Education

608 West Allegan Street

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 517-241-9492

Website: michigan.gov/mde

Minnesota CCDF Contact

Minnesota Department of Human Services

P.O. Box 64962

St. Paul, MN 55164

Phone: 651-431-2000

Website: mn.gov/dhs/.../child-care

Mississippi CCDF Contact

Division of Early Childhood Care and Development

Mississippi Department of Human Services

200 South Lamar Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: 601-359-4555

Website: mdhs.ms.gov/eccd

Missouri CCDF Contact

Office of Childhood

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

205 Jefferson Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: 573-751-6793

Website: dese.mo.gov/childhood

Montana CCDF Contact

Child Care Bureau, Early Childhood and Family Support Division

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

P.O. Box 202925

Helena, MT 59620

Phone: 406-444-1788

Website: dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare

Nebraska CCDF Contact

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

P.O. Box 95026

Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 800-430-3244

Website: dhhs.ne.gov

Nevada CCDF Contact

Child Care and Development Program, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services

1470 East College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89706

Phone: 775-684-0630

Website: dwss.nv.gov

New Hampshire CCDF Contact

Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration

Division of Economic and Housing Stability, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

Main Building, 129 Pleasant Street

Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603-271-8153

Website: dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/cdb

New Jersey CCDF Contact

Division of Family Development

New Jersey Department of Human Services

P.O. Box 716, 6 Quakerbridge Plaza

Trenton, NJ 08625

Phone: 609-588-2163

Website: state.nj.us/humanservices

New Mexico CCDF Contact

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Phone: 800-832-1321

Website: nmececd.org

New York CCDF Contact

Division of Child Care Services

New York State Office of Children and Family Services

South Building, Room 309, 52 Washington Street

Rensselaer, NY 12144

Phone: 518-474-9454

Website: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare

North Carolina CCDF Contact

Division of Child Development and Early Education

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

2201 Mail Service Center, 333 Six Forks Road

Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: 919-527-6530

Website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

North Dakota CCDF Contact

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

600 East Boulevard Avenue

Bismarck, ND 58505

Phone: 701-328-2310

Website: hhs.nd.gov/cfs/early-childhood-services

Ohio CCDF Contact

Bureau of Child Care Policy and Technical Assistance

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

4020 East Fifth Avenue

Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: 614-466-1213

Website: jfs.ohio.gov/CDC/childcare.stm

Oklahoma CCDF Contact

Oklahoma Department of Human Services

P.O. Box 25352

Oklahoma City, OK 73125

Phone: 405-521-3561

Website: oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html

Oregon CCDF Contact

Office of Child Care, Early Learning Division

Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care

Suite 350, 700 Summer Street, N.E.

Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-947-1400

Website: oregon.gov/delc

Pennsylvania CCDF Contact

Office of Child Development and Early Learning

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Sixth Floor, 333 Market Street

Harrisburg, PA 17126

Phone: 717-346-9320

Website: dhs.pa.gov

Rhode Island CCDF Contact

Office of Child Care, Licensing and Regulations

Rhode Island Department of Human Services

Louis Pasteur Building, Third Floor, 57 Howard Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Website: dhs.ri.gov

South Carolina CCDF Contact

Division of Early Care and Education

South Carolina Department of Social Services

1535 Confederate Avenue

Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803-898-9020

Website: scchildcare.org

South Dakota CCDF Contact

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Tip: Many states also have local or regional offices and online provider portals. Visit the state website or call the listed number to request a provider application packet, orientation session, or details on reimbursement rates and quality improvement incentives.Participating in CCDF not only benefits your business through steady subsidy payments but also supports families and raises the overall quality of care in your community. Reach out to your state administrator today to learn how to get started.

Tennessee CCDF Contact

Child Care and Community Services

Tennessee Department of Human Services

James K. Polk Building, 15th Floor

505 Deaderick Street

Nashville, TN 37243

General phone: 615-313-4700

Website: www.tn.gov/humanservices.html

Texas CCDF Contact

Child Care and Early Learning Division

Texas Workforce Commission

Room 424T, 101 East 15th Street

Austin, TX 78778

General phone: 512-463-2222

Website: twc.texas.gov/programs/child-care

Utah CCDF Contact

Office of Child Care

Utah Department of Workforce Services

140 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

General phone: 800-622-7390

Website: jobs.utah.gov

Vermont CCDF Contact

Child Development Division

Department for Children and Families

Vermont Agency of Human Services

280 State Drive

Waterbury, VT 05671

General phone: 800-649-2642

Website: dcf.vermont.gov/cdd

Virginia CCDF Contact

Virginia Department of Education

25th Floor, P.O. Box 2120

101 North 14th Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Website: childcare.virginia.gov

Washington CCDF Contact

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

P.O. Box 40970

1110 Jefferson Street, S.E.

Olympia, WA 98504

General phone: 360-725-4665

Website: dcyf.wa.gov

West Virginia CCDF Contact

Division of Early Care and Education

Bureau for Children and Families

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Room B-18, 350 Capitol Street

Charleston, WV 25301

General phone: 304-558-7980

Website: dhhr.wv.gov/bcf

Wisconsin CCDF Contact

Division of Early Care and Education

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

P.O. Box 8916

Madison, WI 53708

General phone: 608-422-6002

Website: dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare

Wyoming CCDF Contact

Early Childhood Division

Wyoming Department of Family Services

Hathaway Building, Third Floor

2300 Capitol Avenue

Cheyenne, WY 82002

General phone: 307-777-7564

Website: dfs.wyo.gov

Once you’ve identified your state or territory lead agency, visit their website to locate the specific provider enrollment or subsidy application section. Many states offer online portals for providers to register, upload licensing documents, complete background checks, and sign agreements. Some require orientation sessions or quality rating participation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the CCDF Subsidy Program

What is the CCDF program?

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program administered by states that provides child care subsidies to eligible low-income working families. Child care providers who participate can receive direct subsidy payments for serving qualifying children.

How can child care directors apply to participate in the CCDF subsidy program?

To become a CCDF-approved provider, contact your state’s CCDF lead agency using the contact information listed in this directory. Most states require completing a provider application, background checks, and meeting licensing and quality standards.

What are the benefits of joining the CCDF provider network?

Participating providers gain access to a steady stream of subsidy payments, improved enrollment stability, potential quality improvement grants, and the ability to support more families in their community.

Do I need a child care license to join the CCDF program?

Yes. Most states require providers to hold a valid state child care license or certification and maintain compliance with health, safety, and training requirements to participate in the subsidy program.

How can I stay compliant for CCDF funding?

Software management programs designed specifically for child care businesses — such as Playground — can help you automatically build compliant reports and otherwise track important metrics like classroom ratios, meals, and attendance.

How long does it take to become an approved CCDF provider?

Processing times vary by state. After submitting your application and required documents, approval typically takes a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on background check results and compliance verification.

Will CCDF cover the full cost of child care?

CCDF subsidy rates are set by each state. Providers often receive a portion of their private-pay rate; some states offer tiered reimbursement for higher-quality programs. Check with your state CCDF office for current rates.