Park City and Summit County Childcare Scholarships

Park City and Summit County Childcare Scholarships

Overview: Local childcare scholarships funded by Park City ($1 million) and Summit County ($130,000) investments to support the stability of the local childcare industry and make care more affordable for families.

Geographic Scope: Park City and Summit County

Administration: Administered by Upwards; funds available on a first-come, first-served basis

Scholarship Types:

Resident Scholarship

Eligibility:
• At least one parent/guardian is a Summit County resident
• Children up to kindergarten eligibility age (turned 5 before September 2)
• Household income less than 100% of Summit County's Area Median Income
• Child enrolled in regulated child care provider in Summit County
• Households must contribute 10% of household income to childcare per month

Award Amount:

Needs-based, determined case-by-case

Ensures family contribution + DWS subsidy = greater of actual tuition or $1,700/month

Workforce Scholarship

Eligibility:
• Summit County resident or workforce
• Children up to kindergarten eligibility age
• Household income less than 100% of Summit County Area Median Income
• Child enrolled in regulated child care provider in Summit County

Award Amount:

$200 per child, per month

Park City Municipal Employee Scholarship

Eligibility:
• Employed by Park City Municipal
• Children up to kindergarten eligibility age (turned 5 before September 2)
• No income requirements

Award Amount:

$200 per child, per month

Summit County Provider Incentive

For: Summit County-based childcare providers Award Amount:
• $300 per month, per child to serve children whose families receive DWS subsidy

Participating Providers Include:

Alpine Adventurer's Academy I & II

Back to Basics

Creekside Kids Academy

Deer Valley Child Care

Holy Cross Ministries

PC Tots, PC Tots Too, PC Library

Little Adventures

Childrens Center at Canyons

Little Minders Montessori

Love and Learning

Small World Center

South Davis Community Hospital Child Care Center

Stepping Stones

Thriving Day Academy

The PEEK Program

Important Notes:

Families may combine scholarships but not receive more than one in each category

Household income calculated by family size using Area Median Income chart