Subsidies We Accept

• Child Care Connection Hawaii

• Child Care Aware

• Pauahi Keiki Scholarship

• VA

• Preschool Open Doors

• MCCYN 

  Below are helpful links and resources if you’re interested in applying for child care subsidies or financial assistance to help offset the cost of care. Each program has its own eligibility requirements, so be sure to visit the links to learn more and apply:

  1. Child Care Connection Hawaii (State Child Care Subsidy)
  This program (formerly CCCH) helps eligible families pay for child care while working, attending school, or in training. You can apply online or download the application (DHS 911) to mail/email with supporting documents.
  • Apply online or learn more: https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov
  • Apply by paper (DHS 911): available on the application site.

  2. Child Care Aware of America
  This nationwide resource provides information on military family fee assistance (including programs like MCCYN) and helps families locate providers and apply for fee assistance.
  • Family resources & how to apply: https://www.childcareaware.org

  3. Pauahi Keiki Scholars (Preschool Scholarship)
  A scholarship opportunity supporting preschool tuition for eligible Hawai‘i families. Application cycles are seasonal, so check the site for current details and deadlines.
  • Apply & learn more: https://www.pauahi.org/preschool-scholarships/

  4. VA Child Care Subsidy Program (for VA employees)
  This benefit helps eligible VA employees with childcare costs. More info and how to apply is available through the VA’s work/life benefits website.
  • Learn more (VA Child Care Subsidy): https://www.va.gov/ohrm/worklifebenefits/vachildcare.asp

  5. Preschool Open Doors (POD)
  Preschool Open Doors is a separate state subsidy to help families sending children to a licensed preschool. There are specific application periods and income/age guidelines.
  • Apply online & learn more: https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov
  • POD program details (Hawaii DHS/PATCH): https://www.patchhawaii.org/programs/preschool-open-doors/

  6. Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)
  This Department of Defense program provides child care fee assistance for military families who cannot access military-operated care due to waitlists or distance. Families typically apply or request care through the official MCCYN portal on MilitaryChildCare.com, then follow instructions provided for fee assistance through Child Care Aware.
  • Fee assistance & application info: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mcc-central/mcchome/mccyn

Additional Information

• Full Time covers 9 hours daily; extended care incurs a $200 monthly fee.
• The academy aims to accommodate diverse schedules for a positive childcare
• Taxes are not included in the listed tuition information