Cherokee Nation · CHILD CARE
Child Care Subsidy
Subsidies that help pay for licensed child care so parents can work, attend school, or enter job training. Serves more than 3,000 children per year through 5 subsidy offices (Tahlequah, Catoosa, Pryor, Stilwell, Sallisaw).
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based
Either the parent or the child must be an enrolled citizen of a federally recognized tribe. Parents must be working, enrolled in school, or in job training. Children from birth to age 12 (special needs up to 19). Income guidelines apply.
Where it's offered
County
14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma
Location:
16947 Cherokee Street, Tahlequah, OK 74464
How to apply
Apply in person, by email, or by fax at any of the 5 subsidy offices. Contact 918-453-5300 for office locations and required paperwork.
In-Person Email Phone
Contact
Phone: 918-453-5300
Email: ccrc@cherokee.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.