Ways to save on child care tuition

Your family may qualify for federal or state tax credits that can help with the cost of child care. Tax benefits may include:

Learn more

  • Visit IRS.gov for federal tax credit information.*
  • Check your state tax agency website for available state benefits.

Depending on your eligibility, Military Fee Assistance or federal child care subsidies may help with the cost of care at participating Crème Schools. Whether you’re preparing for a PCS move, adjusting to a new assignment, or returning to work, our team is here to welcome your family and help your child continue learning and growing.

Your family may qualify if you are:

  • Active duty
  • National Guard
  • A Reserve member
  • Coast Guard
  • A Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employee
  • A Gold Star spouse or other eligible military-connected family

How to apply

  1. Create an account on MilitaryChildCare.com and enter your family and military information.
  2. Search for a participating Crème School and submit a Request for Care. If your preferred location isn’t listed on MilitaryChildCare.com, contact the Executive Director to see if they participate in Military Fee Assistance.
  3. Check your MilitaryChildCare.com account and email for updates, requests for information, and next steps.
  4. Once you receive an offer or approval, your local Crème School team will help you enroll.

Federal families may also qualify for subsidies to help lower the cost of child care. Contact your agency’s child care subsidy program to learn about available benefits, confirm eligibility, and apply.

Your family may qualify if you are:

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • U.S. Secret Service
  • U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • Other participating federal agencies

Eligibility and available benefits vary by military branch, federal agency, program, and location.

If you live in Georgia, your child may qualify for free Georgia Pre-K at select Crème School locations. This state-funded program serves eligible 4-year-olds and helps prepare them for kindergarten.

We partner with employers nationwide to help eligible families access employer-sponsored child care benefits that may lower or cover their child care costs.

Depending on where you work, you might have access to:

  • Tuition discounts
  • Back-up care programs
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

We partner with organizations nationwide to help families access valuable child care benefits.

Learn more

  • Contact your HR or benefits team.
  • Check your employee benefits website.
  • Ask your Executive Director if your employer has a partnership with The Crème School.

Not every family qualifies for assistance programs, but there may be other ways to save on child care. Ask your Executive Director about savings opportunities available at your school.

Multi-Child Discounts
You may qualify for tuition savings if you have more than one child enrolled.

Part-Time Scheduling Options
Some locations offer flexible scheduling and part-time care options that can help make child care more affordable while meeting your family’s needs.

Refer-a-Friend
Refer a friend who enrolls for full-time care, and you may both qualify for tuition savings.

Employee Discounts
If you work at KinderCare®, Champions®, The Skyrise School by KinderCare®, or The Crème School™, you may qualify for a tuition discount.

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Let us help make it easier

Your local Crème School team is here to make the process feel simple and welcoming. Connect with your Executive Director for personal guidance on tuition support, discounts, and savings that may be available to your family. You can also contact Crème Concierge at 800-374-5715 or care@cremeschool.com.

*Programs, benefits, eligibility requirements, and availability vary by state, program, school, and funding availability.

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