Infant/Toddler Scholarship Application
Infant/Toddler Scholarships
The Infant/Toddler Scholarship program is no longer accepting new applications. The funding is sunsetting in June 2026 and the program will not be continuing.
School Ready Scholarships
The School Ready Scholarship program offers assistance to parents in paying for a quality pre-kindergarten educational experience for their child. Scholarships are available for children who turn 3, 4 or 5 before September 15 of the current fiscal year and who meet eligibility guidelines. For more information, contact 319-356-6090 or email [email protected].
School Ready Scholarship Application Form
For Families
Child eligibility
- Family income at or below 200% of federal poverty level
- Child 3-5 on September 15 and NOT entering Kindergarten
- Not eligible for State Child Care Assistance or Promise Jobs funding for this care
- Head Start and Shared Visions slot must not be available for child
- Child must reside in Johnson County
Family Responsibility
- Families apply directly for the program
- Families must obtain agreement from their child's care provider to accept reimbursement
- Families are responsible for following their contract with the provider
- Families are responsible for any tuition and fees above what the Scholarship provides
For Providers
Early Education/Preschool Program responsibility
Each early education program will enter into a contract with Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area for School Ready Scholarships agreeing to:
- Be currently participating in a quality rating demonstration program (NAEYC, NAFCC, IQ4K)
- Be reimbursed at their current rate
- Collect from the family any fees assessed directly to the family
- Provide performance measure data as required by the state or county