Oklahoma Tribal & State Child-Care/Child Development Resource Directory
| Tribe / Program / Agency | What they Offer / Eligibility / Coverage | Notes / How to Contact / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation — Child Care Subsidy | Subsidy for childcare to eligible Native-American families in their service area. Helps pay for licensed childcare. (Cherokee Nation Child Care) | Application can be submitted in person, by email, or by fax. Offices located within the Cherokee Nation area. (Cherokee Nation Child Care) |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma — Child Care Assistance | Financial help paying for childcare for low-income Native families under 13 yr old whose parents/guardians are working, in school or training. (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) | Must live within Choctaw Nation service area and meet income/eligibility criteria. (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) |
| Osage Nation — Child Care Program | Subsidy and assistance for families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Helps find licensed childcare providers. (Osage Nation) | Eligible children must be Native (“Indian Child”), under 13, and family must meet income and parental-employment/education criteria. (Osage Nation) |
| Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma — CCDF Child Care Fund / Child Care Center | Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) subsidies for low-income Native families and operates a tribal childcare center (KCCC). (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma) | Service area includes Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties. (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma) |
| Quapaw Nation — Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program | Financial assistance to eligible Native families for childcare. Also provides referrals to care providers and grants to improve care quality. (Quapaw Tribe) | Application information, eligibility guidelines, and employment-verification forms available on their website. (Quapaw Tribe) |
| Muscogee (Creek) Nation — Child Care Assistance | Assistance for child care including foster children or families working/attending school. Helps Native-American families find licensed providers and receive subsidy payments. (Muscogee Nation) | Offers support even if child is in foster custody under tribal or state DSS. (Muscogee Nation) |
| Chickasaw Nation — Child Care Assistance Program | Provides financial assistance for childcare to eligible First American (Native) families. Parents choose from broad licensed provider options. (Chickasaw Nation) | Must meet income eligibility and have parent(s)/guardian(s) working or attending school, per program rules. (Chickasaw Nation) |
| Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) — Child Care Subsidy / Child Care Locator | State-level subsidy and licensing oversight. Families may apply for childcare subsidy under income eligibility. Locator helps find licensed childcare providers statewide. (Welcome to Oklahoma’s Official Web Site) | Use the “Child Care Locator” online tool to identify licensed providers near your ZIP or along a route. (Child Care Locator) |