Attending early care programs help a child to be ready for entering kindergarten. In St. Joseph County, there are many options available for families, serving from infants to five years.

How Does Your Child Benefit?
• Enter kindergarten ready to succeed
• Learn how to share and get along with others
• Learn in a high-quality space that helps them thrive
• Work with teachers who care for their social,
physical and learning needs
• Are more likely to graduate high school
and go to college

How to apply? All St. Joseph County early care programs use the same application, so just click the link box below, then choose “child care” for kiddos 0-3 and “Preschool” for 4y and 5y old kiddos.

Questions? Call or text our Care Coordinator at 269-283-0010

For tuition-based preschool or child care options visit our partners at Great Start to Quality to find high quality programs near you. If you have questions, please call us!

To find information on financial support for child care, please visit the Department of Health and Human Services.

If you have questions, use our Contact Us form or

call/text our Care Coordinator at (269) 283-0010.

Be sure to upload your 2023 income proof and copy of child’s birth certificate when submitting an application.