GSA/Army Partner for Child Care
GSA and U.S. Army Partner for Affordable Child Care
Thank you for your interest in the Army Childcare Subsidy Benefit Program.
The Army Childcare Subsidy Benefit Program was created to assist Army Personnel with childcare costs by providing payments directly to federal childcare centers located throughout the United States. The program benefit is open to U.S. Army patrons to include U.S. Army Active duty Soldiers, activated U.S. Army Reserve, activated Army National Guard Soldiers and Army DOD civilians.
Active duty Army personnel will be able to use federal childcare centers and be charged the same rate they would be charged if they were receiving care on a military base. The provider will charge the regular federal rate and the difference between the Army fee and the federal fee will be reimbursed directly to the childcare provider.
To apply please complete and submit the following documents:
- GSA Form 3674 Parent Application for Childcare Subsidy
- OPM Form 1644 Childcare Provider Information for the Childcare Subsidy Program for Federal Employees
- A copy of the soldier's most recent Leave & Earnings Statement "LES" and a copy of the spouse's most recent LES (or equivalent) or school schedule
- Copy of Active Duty ID Card or orders
- Receive payment by EFT from the GSA Finance Center
All questions on eligibility and application for the subsidy should be addressed to the GSA Heartland Finance Center at (816) 823-4578 or via email: army.childcare@gsa.gov. Childcare enrollment policies should be addressed to the childcare center.
Childcare providers should contact GSA's External Services Division for a complete application package and information regarding participation in The Army Childcare Subsidy Benefit Program.
Last Reviewed 2/21/2009