上篇中，我们讲了Pre-K for All和3-K for All。这次，我们来说说EarlyLearn(早学班)和Child Care Voucher(儿童保育券)的申请条件吧！
这些计划不仅提供高质量托儿服务，还为大部分家庭减轻负担。只要你的小孩拥有合法身份，无论父母身份如何都享有资格接受托儿服务。但是，这些计划有收入限制且要审核你的申请理由。一旦符合资格，你的小孩可以在一年中的任意时间参与这些计划。每一家学校和机构申请的截止日期都不一样，请直接与学校沟通。
EarlyLearn(早学班)为6周到2岁的小孩提供免费或低费用的托儿教育。其包括了两个计划：
1）Infant and Toddler Programs(婴幼儿计划)：在中心或者家里服务，每天最多10小时。
必须至少符合以下其中一个申请理由：
- 每周工作10小时以上
- 正在接受教育或者职业培训计划
- 正在开始找工作或已找工作长达6个月(包括在领取失业金期间找工作）
- 如果家庭收入达到或低于这些金额，你也有可能符合资格：
2）Early Head Start Programs(早期启蒙计划)：为孕妇/婴幼儿提供每天最多8小时的服务。
必须至少符合以下其中一个申请理由：
- 居住在临时住所
- 领取HRA现金补助
- 领取SSI(安全保险补贴)
- 正在为寄养儿童办理入学手续
- 如果家庭收入达到或低于这些金额，你也有可能符合资格：
Child Care Voucher(儿童保育券)：为6周到13岁，又或者是19岁以下的伤残儿童报销托儿费用。保育券可使用在有执照或受监管的托儿所，亦可使用在已经获得批准的非正式托儿机构，例如亲戚，邻居和朋友。 虽然纽约市大部分托儿机构都会接受保育券，但还是建议在加入机构前问清楚。
必须至少符合以下其中一个申请理由：
- 每个礼拜至少工作十小时以上
- 正在接受教育或者职业培训计划
- 一直在找工作
- 正在住在临时住所(优先获得)
- 如果家庭收入达到或低于这些金额，你也有可能符合资格：
如果你满足以上所有条件，政府会帮你支付部分费用。如果你符合以下条件，政府会帮你支付全部费用：
- 正在接受现金援助（Cash Assistance）的家庭
- 无家可归的家庭
- 领养家庭
如果想了解这些项目的更多详细消息，我们建议咨询福利申请的专业人士帮忙查看你是否符合资格以及如何申请。
In Part 1, we discussed Pre-K and 3-K. This week, we’ll cover EarlyLearn NYC and Child Care Vouchers, both of which offer low- or no-cost care for children—but require that families meet certain income and eligibility criteria.
EarlyLearn NYC
For children aged 6 weeks to 2 years, EarlyLearn offers education and daycare either in centers or approved family-based providers.
1) Infant and Toddler Programs
Up to 10 hours per day of care.
Eligibility (must meet at least one):
- Working 10+ hours per week
- Enrolled in education or job training
- Job-seeking (including those on unemployment benefits)
- Family income is equal to or below program limits
2) Early Head Start
Serves pregnant women and infants/toddlers, offering up to 8 hours daily.
Eligibility (must meet at least one):
- Living in temporary housing
- Receiving HRA cash assistance
- Receiving SSI benefits
- Enrolling a foster child
- Family income is within qualifying range
Child Care Vouchers
Covers children aged 6 weeks to 13 years, or up to 19 if disabled. Can be used at:
- Licensed centers
- Registered family-based care
- Informal care by relatives, friends, or neighbors (if approved)
Eligibility (meet at least one):
- Working 10+ hours/week
- Enrolled in education or training
- Actively job hunting
- Living in shelter or temporary housing
- Family income under qualifying limits
Cost Support
If you qualify, the government will pay part or all of your childcare costs. Full coverage is available if:
- You’re receiving Cash Assistance
- You are homeless
- You’re a foster or adoptive family
How to Apply
Application deadlines vary by provider. We recommend contacting:
- Or a government benefits counselor (e.g., NYC HRA or ACS)
- Your local school or daycare provider