Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma · CHILD CARE
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Child Care Subsidy
Helps pay for child care for families whose parents or guardians are working, in job training, or enrolled in school. Covers full-day care for infants and toddlers, before and after school care, and care during school closures such as holidays and summer.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based Geographic
The CCDF page states: "the parent(s)/guardians must be working, training, or enrolled in an education program. The Ottawa Tribe CCDF program serves all federally recognized Native American families that reside within our service area which includes NW Arkansas, SW Missouri, SE Kansas, and NE Oklahoma. The family must meet the adjusted monthly income guidelines." The 2026 checklist requires a CDIB or tribal membership card, proof of income for all household members, an employer-completed Employment Verification Form, and a utility bill as proof of residence. The income limits are not published.
Where it's offered
Regional
The page names the service area as "NW Arkansas, SW Missouri, SE Kansas, and NE Oklahoma" without listing counties; call to confirm your address is covered.
Location:
13 S. Hwy 69A, Miami, OK 74354
How to apply
Download the 2026 Client Application Packet and submit the completed application and Provider Agreement by email, office visit, or mail with: one full month of current pay stubs and Employment Verification Forms, proof of tribal affiliation, a utility bill in your name, each child's state-certified birth certificate and current shot records, Social Security cards, custody or guardianship documents, and, for students, a class schedule and acceptance letter. Emailed documents must be scanned; faxes and photos of documents are not accepted. Mail to P.O. Box 110, Miami, OK 74355.
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Contact
Phone: 918-542-7259
Last verified against the official source on 2026-10-02.