Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma · CHILD CARE
Childcare Development Fund (CCDF) Subsidy
Childcare subsidy paying for care during the hours the applicant is at work or in school, plus travel time. Approved providers may include professional daycare facilities and in-home care by a relative; rates per child are set by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Any CDIB Holder Geographic
Limited to Kay County residents who are working or in school. Either the applicant, the child, or the applicant's spouse must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe — membership in the Ponca Tribe specifically is not required — and either the parent or the child must have a CDIB card. Outside costs such as activity fees and late fees are not covered. Documents required: child's birth certificate, CDIB card (parent or child), immunization records, employment verification and current paystub for both parents plus supervisor signature on the application, work or class schedule, two valid phone numbers, proof of residency (current bill in the applicant's name), and a provider agreement including background check and health and safety assessment. All providers must pass a health and safety assessment and background check.
Where it's offered
County
Kay County, Oklahoma only.
Location:
Ponca Tribe Early Childhood Center, 228 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601
How to apply
Download the subsidy application from the program page and submit it with the required documents to the Ponca Tribe Early Childhood Center at 228 White Eagle Drive, or call (580) 762-7927. Parents and providers both sign monthly timesheets certifying the days and times of care; providers must submit timesheets within 30 days of the date of service or the cost is not covered and the parent is responsible for it. Allow two weeks for payment processing and up to 30 days to process a new provider — the tribe will not pay for services provided before a provider is officially approved. See the Parent Handbook for full eligibility and requirements.
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Contact
Phone: (580) 762-7927
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.