Tuition Assistance
Are you concerned about how to pay for a high quality early childhood education for your child? We can help!
As part of our commitment to providing greater access to our high-quality, language immersion programs, CommuniKids Preschool participates in the following government funding programs:
- The DC Childcare Subsidy Program
- The Virginia Childcare Subsidy Program
- Child Care Aware of America (CCAA) Fee Assistance Program
These subsidy programs provide eligible families a tuition subsidy to help pay for the annual cost of early childhood education for your child.
How does it work?
Families apply directly to the subsidy or fee assistance programs, and if they are eligible, DC, VA, or CCAA pay a portion of CommuniKids’ tuition. The subsidy payments are sent directly to CommuniKids, and families pay a co-pay to CommuniKids as well.
How do I know if our family is eligible?
DC or Virginia subsidy eligibility is based on income and other factors such as enrollment in a training or education program. Child Care Aware’s fee assistance program is for military families only. Families MUST apply directly through their state’s or CCAA’s program.
Tution Assistance Programs
Programs Available in Both DC & Falls Church
Click the name of each organization below for more information.
Child Care Aware of America
Provides resources on affordable child care options for military families and assistance through the Department of Defense.
Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)
Assists military families by covering civilian child care costs in areas without on-base care.
FEEA Child Care Assistance
Supports federal employees with child care costs based on family income.
Virginia/Falls Church-Only Tuition Assistance Programs
Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program
Offers subsidies for eligible low-income families in Virginia who are working or continuing their education.
Fairfax County Office for Children Child Care Assistance and Referral (CCAR)
Local assistance for families in Fairfax County who need support with child care expenses
DC-Only Tuition Assistance Programs
DC Child Care Subsidy Program
CommuniKids is A Level 2 DC Child Care Subisdy Provider
How to Apply for the DC Child Care Subsidy Program
Online: Submit your application and upload documents here. You’ll receive an email confirmation once submitted. We will review and follow up if any documents are missing. Only complete applications will be evaluated for eligibility.
In Person: Visit our facility to complete the subsidy intake process. To expedite the process, complete the application form in advance here.
PKEEP (Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program)
This program focuses on expanding access to high-quality pre-K programs for eligible children in DC.
