Kids Club Scholarships: Applying for Vouchers
Need financial assistance regarding Child Care?
We can help!
Bar-T wants to help you come to our licensed childcare program for huge discounts, sometimes even for FREE!
Joel Antezana is a full-time employee of Bar-T whose primary role is to provide voucher assistance to families in need. Joel is there to help you throughout the entire process so that you can send your children to Bar-T for a discounted rate. He is bilingual and can support families in both English & Spanish.
He will send you all necessary links to apply, will be there to answer any questions, will help you register for our programs, and ensure you can afford our high quality programs.
Contact info: Email Vouchers@bar-t.com or call 301-948-3172.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are vouchers?
Vouchers are scholarships given by the State or County to help families with child care costs. Families fill out paperwork and send in documents to apply, then are granted with the voucher.
The scholarship/voucher is a signed agreement between the State, Bar-T, and the parent(s). Once signed, the scholarship is returned to CCS Central for processing. From there, the family is only responsible for paying the State assigned co-payment directly to Bar-T. This payment comes at a highly discounted rate and makes care much more affordable for our families.
How does the process work?
You will first determine your eligibility with Joel based on your income and the number of people in your household. From there, you will either apply through the state or county. You will need to submit an application for scholarship (which requires paperwork). You will need to provide proof of work/employment, income, identity, and address. Joel will help you throughout this process in submitting all necessary documents. The process usually takes about a month (sometimes longer). Once everything has been reviewed and approved, you can begin coming to Bar-T at a largely discounted rate (sometimes at no cost at all).
What will my discount look like?
Your discount/scholarship will depend on your eligibility, household size, and income. That being said, 92% of our families that apply end up coming to Bar-T for FREE! Bar-T does extend a 20% discount to all families who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs). If you qualify for FARMs and apply for subsidies, we will automatically provide the 20% discount outlined in the chart below.
| Farms 20% discount: Monthly Tuition for 2024-2025 School Year | 5 Days/Week | 4 Days/Week | 3 Days/Week | 2 Days/Week | 1 Day/Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time: Mornings & Afternoons | 556 | 500 | 445 | 390 | 334 |
| Afternoons Only | 500 | 450 | 400 | 350 | 300 |
| Mornings Only | 390 | 350 | 311 | 273 | 234 |
APPLYING FOR CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES
* WPA Minimum Annual Income for family sizes greater than eight are not provided. Contact the Working Parents Assistance Program (240-777-1177) for assistance.
**WPA Maximum Annual Income – Teen parents and non-parent custodians on the Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA) will have $5,000 deducted from their annual gross income for each child enrolled in child care; if you applied for WPA subsidy and your income falls at or below the applicable minimum income, you must then apply for the State of Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (SCCSP).
***Families must be employed 25 hours per week or participate in an undergraduate or vocational program full time, or participate in a combination of both work and school.
If your family is eligible/interested in SCCSP Vouchers
- Step 1: Sign up for Bar-T at http://registration.bar-t.com.
- Step 2: Apply for Maryland State Childcare Scholarship at https://family.childcareportals.org
- Step 3: Once you have a Case Number or Confirmation Number, you need to apply for Montgomery County School Age Subsidy Program at https://forms.
montgomerycountymd.gov/f/ SchoolAgeChildCare. - Step 4: When you receive confirmation and approvals for these programs, forward your confirmation to vouchers@bar-t.com.
If your family is eligible/interested in WPA Vouchers
- Step 1: Sign up for Bar-T at http://registration.bar-t.com.
- Step 2: Apply for Working Parents Assistance at https://www.
montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS- Program/Resources/Files/CYF% 20Docs/WPA%20English%20%209_ 2018.pdf. - Step 3: Once you have a Case Number or Confirmation Number, you need to apply for Montgomery County School Age Subsidy Program at https://forms.
montgomerycountymd.gov/f/ SchoolAgeChildCare. - Step 4: When you receive confirmation and approvals for these programs, forward your confirmation to vouchers@bar-t.com.
If your family does not fall into a category or there is a situation that prevents you from applying to these programs:
- If your 2022 income will not fall into these categories, please still apply for the Montgomery County School Age Subsidy Program at https://forms.
montgomerycountymd.gov/f/ SchoolAgeChildCare.
NEED HELP APPLYING FOR SUBSIDIES?
If you cannot apply for these programs, or have trouble applying, please send an email with details to vouchers@bar-t.com. We have staff ready to assist you in completing your paperwork, applying for vouchers, and answering your questions.
Get started today! Contact Joel to start the process and receive exceptional care for low rates.
You can email vouchers@bar-t.com or call 301-948-3172.
Have a Question?
We know that there are a lot of options when it comes to finding care for your child. Let us answer any questions or concerns you might have.