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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 13 CCS is reaching low-income families. The majority of children receiving CCS and currently on the CCS waitlist have family income below 60% of SMI. Source: MSDE internal data systems, accessed 1/26/2026, reflects January 2026 data. 37,845 3,292 Children receiving CCS by SMI Children under 60% SMI Children At/Above 60% SMI 4,531 515 Children on CCS Waitlist by SMI Children under 60% SMI Children At/Above 60% SMI