CCAP Reopened April 2026 — What NJ Parents Need to Know

CCAP Is Fully Open Again

On April 9, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Human Services officially reopened the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to all eligible families. After being closed since August 2025, this is your chance to get free or reduced-cost childcare.

If you are a working parent, a student, or in job training in Edison, Roselle, or anywhere in New Jersey, this directly affects you.

What Is CCAP?

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is New Jersey's primary childcare subsidy. It helps income-eligible families pay for licensed childcare while they work, attend school, or participate in job training. For qualifying families, CCAP can cover all or most of the cost of daycare.

Who Qualifies?

To qualify for CCAP in 2026, you must meet all of the following:

Working full-time (30+ hours/week), attending school full-time (12+ credits), in job training (20+ hours/week), or a combination

Income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (approximately $62,400/year for a family of 4)

Child is under 13 years old (or under 19 with special needs)

New Jersey resident

After one year of enrollment, families remain eligible with income up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.

How to Apply

#1a2e6c]">Visit [ChildCareNJ.gov to review eligibility

#1a2e6c]">Apply online at [MyNJHelps.nj.gov — the State's secure application system

Choose a CCAP-approved provider like Little Einstein's Academy in Edison or Roselle

CCAP vs CCCS vs PFP

Parents in New Jersey know childcare subsidies by different names:

CCAP — Child Care Assistance Program (state-run, just reopened)

CCCC — Community Child Care Solutions (Union County)

CCCS — Community Coordinated Child Care (Middlesex County)

PFP — Programs for Parents (Essex County)

Little Einstein's Academy accepts all of them.

Get Help Applying

The MyNJHelps application can be confusing. Little Einstein's Academy will walk you through the entire process at no cost. Call (732) 985-4700 for Edison or (908) 241-6200 for Roselle.

Don't wait — CCAP has historically closed when funding runs out. Apply now while it's open.