Leading Edge accepts CCCAP, a financial assistance program Colorado provides for families who meet certain eligibility requirements. For example, families who are working, receiving training or are homeless and meet income eligibility may qualify.

Here is information to help you understand who the program covers and how to apply for it.

1. What is the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program?
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program can also use CCCAP services.

2. Which locations accept CCCAP?
All of our D11 locations accept CCCAP. Here are the CCCAP numbers you will need for your specific location.
-Adams Elementary School #1783260
-Fremont Elementary School #1783250
-Keller Elementary School #1781484
-McAuliffe Elementary School #1783261
-Queen Palmer Elementary School #1783271
-Rogers Elementary School #1781485
-Twain Elementary School #1783497

3. How do I apply for CCCAP?
You can apply for CCCAP online, by mail (haga clic aquí para español) or by contacting your county’s department of human/social services. If you are using the paper application, you must submit it to your county department of human/social services in person or by mail.

4. How do I know if I am eligible to receive childcare assistance?
You may be eligible to participate in CCCAP if you:
● Reside in Colorado
● Are working, seeking employment, or are participating in training/education
● Have at least one child who is under 13 years old
● Have a family income of less than 85% of the State Median Income and less than the county defined maximum

5. Is citizenship status required?
Children receiving care must be U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Verification of citizenship status for the child must be provided in order to determine eligibility. (This may include birth certificates, or any other verification accepted by the Colorado Department of Revenue to verify citizenship status. (Section 3.140.1) If verification is not available at the time of application, a family may be given a reasonable amount of time to secure that information before the child becomes ineligible for childcare. The reason for the delay in providing the documentation must be well-documented. The citizenship requirement does not apply to parents.

6. What kind of documentation do I need to enroll in the Child Care Assistance Program?
You will need documentation to prove eligibility in the above categories and a completed application form.

7. What do I need to do once my child is in the Child Care Assistance Program?
1. Email Authorization Notice to support@leadsschools.com.
2. Enroll your child in the Leading Edge Program. If your child attends Leading Edge outside of the start and end dates listed on your Authorization, you are responsible for payment in full at the full rate. Your parent fee is not applicable to dates outside the approved dates on your Authorization. Please contact Family Services at 800-341-5791, or support@leadsschools.com for questions or assistance.
3. Make sure you check your child in/out of the program daily using the Kiosk on our Site Laptop. If you fail to check in and out, you will be responsible for payment in full and the county may determine that you do not actually need childcare and will terminate your care. Leading Edge employees cannot approve a check in/out for parents.
4. Tell your CCCAP case manager about any changes in your income, employment status, family unit, or enrollment in a training program or school within 3 days of the change. If there are no changes, you must meet with your case manager after 1 year in order to renew your child’s enrollment into the program. Otherwise your child will be terminated from the CCCAP Program.
5. Pay your monthly parent fee. You may sign up for weekly or monthly autopay. Autopay requires a debit/credit card or checking account number and bank routing number be saved on your Leading Edge Parent Portal account. All parent fees are paid directly to Leading Edge via the Parent Portal or by calling Family Services at 800-341-5791 to make payments by phone. Failure to make regular payments can result in suspension or removal from the program.

Have questions?
Our Family Services Team is happy to help.
Contact us at:
support@leadsschools.com
1-800-341-5791