Official DES Child Care Assistance eligibility and family-fee figures, taken verbatim from Arizona DES published schedules and verified on 2026-07-02.
| Family size | Gross income limit to apply (entry) | Limit once enrolled (exit) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,154/mo | $3,978/mo |
| 2 | $2,909/mo | $5,202/mo |
| 3 | $3,665/mo | $6,426/mo |
| 4 | $4,422/mo | $7,649/mo |
| 5 | $5,178/mo | $8,874/mo |
| 6 | $5,934/mo | $10,098/mo |
| 7 | $6,691/mo | $10,327/mo |
| 8 | $7,447/mo | $10,557/mo |
| 9 | $8,203/mo | $10,786/mo |
| 10 | $8,960/mo | $11,015/mo |
| 11 | $9,716/mo | $11,244/mo |
| 12 | $10,471/mo | $11,474/mo |
Arizona assesses a copay per child per day of care, based on family size and monthly income.
| Family size | Gross income range | Copay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.00 – $1,110/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 1 | $1,111 – $1,305/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 1 | $1,306 – $1,762/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 1 | $1,763 – $1,893/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 1 | $1,894 – $2,023/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 1 | $2,024 – $2,154/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 1 | $2,155 – $3,978/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $0.00 – $1,499/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $1,500 – $1,763/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 2 | $1,764 – $2,381/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $2,382 – $2,557/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $2,558 – $2,733/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $2,734 – $2,909/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 2 | $2,910 – $5,202/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $0.00 – $1,888/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $1,889 – $2,221/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 3 | $2,222 – $2,999/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $3,000 – $3,221/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $3,222 – $3,443/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $3,444 – $3,665/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 3 | $3,666 – $6,426/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $0.00 – $2,278/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $2,279 – $2,680/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 4 | $2,681 – $3,618/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $3,619 – $3,886/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $3,887 – $4,154/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $4,155 – $4,422/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 4 | $4,423 – $7,649/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $0.00 – $2,668/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $2,669 – $3,138/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 5 | $3,139 – $4,237/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $4,238 – $4,551/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $4,552 – $4,864/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $4,865 – $5,178/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 5 | $5,179 – $8,874/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $0.00 – $3,057/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $3,058 – $3,596/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 6 | $3,597 – $4,855/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $4,856 – $5,215/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $5,216 – $5,574/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $5,575 – $5,934/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 6 | $5,935 – $10,098/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $0.00 – $3,447/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $3,448 – $4,055/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 7 | $4,056 – $5,475/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $5,476 – $5,880/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $5,881 – $6,286/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $6,287 – $6,691/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 7 | $6,692 – $10,327/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $0.00 – $3,837/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $3,838 – $4,513/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 8 | $4,514 – $6,093/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $6,094 – $6,544/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $6,545 – $6,996/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $6,997 – $7,447/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 8 | $7,448 – $10,557/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $0.00 – $4,226/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $4,227 – $4,971/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 9 | $4,972 – $6,711/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $6,712 – $7,208/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $7,209 – $7,706/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $7,707 – $8,203/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 9 | $8,204 – $10,786/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $0.00 – $4,616/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $4,617 – $5,430/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 10 | $5,431 – $7,331/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $7,332 – $7,874/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $7,875 – $8,417/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $8,418 – $8,960/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 10 | $8,961 – $11,015/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $0.00 – $5,005/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $5,006 – $5,888/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 11 | $5,889 – $7,949/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $7,950 – $8,538/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $8,539 – $9,127/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $9,128 – $9,716/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 11 | $9,717 – $11,244/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $0.00 – $5,395/mo | $0.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $5,396 – $6,346/mo | $1.00 per child/day |
| 12 | $6,347 – $8,568/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $8,569 – $9,202/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $9,203 – $9,837/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $9,838 – $10,471/mo | $1.50 per child/day |
| 12 | $10,472 – $11,474/mo | $2.50 per child/day |
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Figures are reproduced from the program's published schedules (effective 2025-10-01). Programs revise these limits periodically. Confirm with the agency before applying.