Clinton County provides services through the Child Care Development Block grant to working parents receiving financial assistance (TANF) or as a low income subsidy in an effort to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient. The family's eligibility for a child day care subsidy is based on their need and their household income. Child day care services are provided on either a formal or informal basis. Daycare is provided for children age 6 through 12 years. Under certain circumstances, care may be provided through 18 years of age, or if care is court ordered.  
 

• Formal Child Day Care is provided on a regular basis away from the child's residence for less than 24 hours per day by either a day care center with a valid license, a family or group family day care provider that is properly registered or a registered school age child care program  
   
• Legally exempt child care is provided for one or two children away from the child's own home by a caregiver who is at least 18 years of a age, or less than 18 and who meet the requirements for minors set forth by the New York State Labor Law. Legally exempt Child care may also be provided in the child's own home.  
   
• A parent fee is the weekly amount paid towards the cost of child care services by the parent or caretaker relative. The amount the parent pays is based upon a sliding fee schedule, which takes into consideration their household gross income and family size.