Helps families with low incomes pay for child care so that parents can go to school or work, and so that children are well cared for and prepared to enter kindergarten. The program helps families pay for child care, so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for children with special needs who are younger than 15. Note: It is possible for counties to have have a child care waiting list.