2024 Summer Childcare Program
Summertime is around the corner and now is a time to start preparing for childcare needs!
Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2024.
Program Details
The Summer Childcare Program is a reimbursement program designed to assist SLOCEA employees with summer childcare expenses for school aged children under 14 years old. Reimbursements are available with an approved, local childcare provider of your choosing. Some commonly used providers include: the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.
Family members providing babysitting services are not eligible for reimbursement through this program.
How Does it Work?
Start by submitting an application! Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. After your application has been submitted and accepted, you can apply for reimbursement.
The reimbursement period is June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024. Depending on funds, the reimbursement period may be extended on a month-by-month basis beyond August 2024; however, it will not exceed December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Information
This program is available to permanent employees, working 20 or more hours per week in the following Bargaining Units:
BU 01: Public Services
BU 02: Traders, Crafts, and Services Unit
BU 05: Supervisory Unit
BU 11: Confidential
BU 13: Clerical Unit
In addition to being in an eligible bargaining unit, your gross family income will be verified by providing your 2023 tax return.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted between April 1 and June 30 to SLOCEA.
Please visit our Summer Childcare website for the program details, application, and reimbursement forms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this program, please contact SLOCEA at (805) 543-2021 or email bdaphane@slocea.org.
