Florida School Readiness (SR) Program

Administered by FL Division of Early Learning · floridaearlylearning.com

Subsidized child care for low-income working families, at-risk children, and children with disabilities. Parents pay a copayment based on sliding fee scale.

Eligibility requirements

✓Florida resident
✓Family income up to 70% of State Median Income
✓Parent working, in school, or in job training
✓Priority for children with special needs, experiencing homelessness, or very low income

Insider tip

Waitlists are common — apply as soon as possible, do not wait until you need it. Apply through your local Early Learning Coalition.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at floridaearlylearning.com →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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