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The Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) helps eligible families pay for child care across the Commonwealth. The program is overseen by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) in partnership with local departments of social services. Providers that service children enrolled in the program are referred to as "Subsidy Vendors."
If you are interested in becoming a subsidy vendor, you can find more information and details on how to apply here: Becoming a Child Care Subsidy Program Vendor page.
If you are currently approved as a subsidy vendor, you can find details on attendance tracking, payment rates and schedules, health and safety requirements, and other important information here: Current Child Care Subsidy Vendor page.
NEW for Prospective and Existing Subsidy Vendors:
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Child Care providers wishing to become a subsidy vendor (including those assuming ownership of an existing program that is currently an approved subsidy vendor) will now apply through the Subsidy Vendor Application portal. Access to the portal, along with step-by-step instructions for completing the application can be found on the Become a Child Care Subsidy Program Vendor page.
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Current Child Care Subsidy Vendors can now report changes to their program operations online through the Subsidy Vendor Application portal. For a list of change types, access to the portal, and a list of step-by-step instructions for completing the Change to Program Operation request can be found on the Current Child Care Subsidy Vendor page.
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Current Child Care Subsidy Vendors can now submit in-service certificates, updated Subsidy Vendor Agreement, and other updated documentation through the Subsidy Vendor Application portal. Access to the portal, along with step-by-step instructions for sending in Updated or Additional documents can be found on the Current Child Care Subsidy Vendor page.