Park City and Summit County Childcare Scholarships

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

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

How to Apply

Application Steps:

1. Visit the application portal (button labeled 'APPLY NOW!' on website)
2. Determine scholarship eligibility based on your situation:
   • Resident Scholarship
   • Workforce Scholarship
   • Park City Municipal Employee Scholarship
3. Provide required documentation for income and eligibility

Required Documentation:

• Proof of residency or workforce status
• Household income documentation
• Child's age/birth certificate
• Proof of enrollment in regulated childcare provider
• For DWS subsidy: evidence of application or approval from Utah Department of Workforce Services

Important Notes:

• Families must apply for Utah Department of Workforce Services childcare subsidy if eligible
• Use the Scholarship Calculator (available on website) to estimate potential needs-based scholarship amount
• Funds available on first-come, first-served basis
• Provider list subject to change; applicants can still apply even if their provider is not listed

Resources Available:

• Application portal
• Scholarship Calculator tool
• Flyer with program information