New Horizon Academy proudly accepts Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) at our nationally accredited schools across the state. You don't have to figure out the paperwork alone. Our directors will walk you through every step and help you get started.
Three steps through your county, and our directors can help along the way.
You’ll need a photo ID, proof of income such as recent paystubs, your work or school schedule, and proof of address. Your county will tell you if anything else is needed.
Apply at MNbenefits.mn.gov, Minnesota’s online benefits application, or contact your county human services office. If your county has a waiting list, ask to be added right away.
If you named New Horizon Academy on your application, you’re set. If not, let your county know you’ve chosen us. When your approval notice arrives, bring it to your school’s front desk so we can update your billing.
Once your county approves your CCAP, you’re in. The county pays its share directly to your school, and if your family has a copayment, you’ll pay it to your school too. Families with the lowest incomes may not have a copayment at all.
Here’s what that looks like with us:
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Yes. New Horizon Academy accepts Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) at our schools across the state. Our directors can help you through the application and answer questions about costs before you enroll.
All of our Minnesota schools accept CCAP, from the Twin Cities metro to Rochester, Mankato, and St. Cloud. Use the location search on this page to find the school nearest you.
According to the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), families may qualify if they are working, looking for work, going to school, or following an approved employment plan. The program covers children 12 and younger, or 13 and 14 with special needs. DCYF also requires families to meet income and asset limits and to cooperate with child support when a parent lives outside the home. Your county makes the final decision. See full CCAP eligibility rules on the DCYF website.
| Household size | Annual income limit |
|---|---|
| 2 | $47,282 |
| 3 | $58,406 |
| 4 | $69,531 |
| 5 | $80,656 |
| 6 | $91,781 |
Families receiving MFIP may qualify at higher incomes. Limits change each year, so check with your county for the latest figures.
Source: Minnesota DCYF. Limits current through October 2027.
Apply online at MNbenefits.mn.gov or through your county human services office. Have your ID, proof of income, your work or school schedule, and proof of address ready. When you’re approved, bring your approval notice to your school’s front desk.
Child Care Assistance Program | Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
It depends on your county. Some counties keep a waiting list for families who haven’t recently received MFIP. Families on MFIP, or who left MFIP within the past year, are generally served without a wait. Contact your county to find out if there’s a list and to get your name on it.
Child Care Assistance Program | Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Care begins once your county approves your CCAP application. While you wait, your school director can answer questions, give you a tour, and help you get ready for your child’s first day.
Let your county know you’ve chosen New Horizon Academy. Then bring your approval notice to your school’s front desk so we can update your billing.
A copayment is your family’s share of the cost. It’s based on your income and household size, and families with the lowest incomes may pay nothing. You pay your copayment directly to your New Horizon Academy school. For more information click here.
Once you’re approved, CCAP and your family’s copayment cover your child’s care at New Horizon Academy. If you need additional days, hours, or services beyond what your county approved, your director will walk you through your options.
You may be eligible for an Early Learning Scholarship, a Minnesota program that helps families afford high-quality early education. Learn more about Early Learning Scholarships.
It depends on your family’s situation. Your school director can walk you through your options.
Yes. The application is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. Visit the Early Learning Scholarships site for details.
Your county human services office can answer questions and check your application status. For questions about the program, call Minnesota DCYF at 651-431-3809 or email dcyf.ccap@state.mn.us. Our school directors are also happy to help.
