Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Certificate Program

The tribe's CCDF program funds the Kickapoo Community Childcare Center and a Certificate Program that helps Native American families pay for child care at the provider of their choice. The CCDF page describes the fund as helping "low-income Native American families that are working or participating in education and training" with child care costs; a notice dated October 1, 2025 states the program "will no longer consider family income or assets for CCDF eligibility" and that it is accepting child care assistance applications. Child care service does not start until the application is complete and approved; applications are processed within 30 days of the date stamped.

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Who qualifies

Any CDIB Holder

Geographic

The October 2025 notice: "This program is available for Native American Families only." The application requires a copy of the current CDIB card or enrollment letter for the children, two forms of ID for parents or guardians, the children's birth certificates and current immunization records, proof of employment (employer letter, check stubs, or last year's tax return if self-employed) or a current class schedule if attending college, university or technology center, proof of residence (utility bill or lease in your name), court documents establishing custody where applicable, a doctor's letter and IEP for special needs, and the children's school calendar. The page lists a four-county service area.

How to apply

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Download the Child Care Development Fund Application (revised 8/14/26) or pick one up at the CCDF office in Building Z, complete it including the child care provider information on page 8, and submit it with every document on the checklist. Questions: CCDF Coordinator 405-964-4227 ext. 1604, or ext. 1603 / ext. 1600 for the assistants; email ccdf@okkt.net. Office hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where it's available

The CCDF page: "The KTO CCDF program service area includes Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties."

105673 S. Hwy 102 (Building Z), McLoud, OK 74851

Get in touch

Phone405-964-4227 Websitewww.kickapootribeofoklahoma.com/ccdf Emailccdf@okkt.net

Office105673 S. Hwy 102 (Building Z), McLoud, OK 74851

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-21.

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Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Certificate Program

The tribe’s CCDF program funds the Kickapoo Community Childcare Center and a Certificate Program that helps Native American families pay for child care at the provider of their choice. The CCDF page describes the fund as helping “low-income Native American families that are working or participating in education and training” with child care costs; a notice dated October 1, 2025 states the program “will no longer consider family income or assets for CCDF eligibility” and that it is accepting child care assistance applications. Child care service does not start until the application is complete and approved; applications are processed within 30 days of the date stamped.