The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma supports low-income working families by improving access to affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs. PTIO administers the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)—a block grant to state, territory and tribal governments that provides support for children and their families with paying for child care that will fit their needs and that will prepare children to succeed in school.

CCDF also improves the quality of care to promote children’s healthy development and learning by supporting child care licensing, quality improvement systems to help programs meet higher standards, and training and education for child care workers. We establish and oversee the implementation of child care policies and provide guidance and technical assistance to states, territories and tribes as they administer CCDF programs.

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Child Care grant is funded through the Administration for Children & Families (ACF).  This program is to provide childcare services and activities to improve the availability and quality of childcare.  This allows the Tribe to assist Tribal members and other Native Americans with the financial burden of childcare.  Every family is obligated to pay a co-pay to the provider based on monthly income.  Parents are able to choose their provider from among those approved by the State and Tribe.