Childcare Subsidies in Puerto Rico
Financial assistance programs to help Puerto Rico families pay for daycare and childcare.
Federal Programs Available Everywhere
Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit
Claim 20-35% of childcare expenses on your federal taxes.
Max expenses (1 child) $3,000
Max expenses (2+ children) $6,000
Credit percentage 20-35%
Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
Employer-sponsored pre-tax account for childcare expenses. Reduces taxable income.
Max annual contribution $5,000
Tax benefit Pre-tax (reduces taxable income)
Head Start / Early Head Start
Free federally funded program for children from low-income families. Head Start: ages 3-5. Early Head Start: birth to 3.
Eligibility: At or below federal poverty level (family of 4: ~$31,200 in 2024).
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Compare childcare prices across 78 counties in Puerto Rico. Center-based infant care averages N/A/year.
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