How ERDC Works

When you are approved for ERDC, the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) helps you pay for child care.

You choose your child care provider . Make sure your provider is approved to receive ERDC payments before they start taking care of your child.

DELC pays part of your child care bill directly to your provider.

You pay a copay each month directly to your provider. The copay amount depends on your family size and income.

If your provider charges more than the ERDC maximum amount . DELC pays up to the maximum and you pay the additional cost. This additional cost is not your copay.

Child care assistance covers:

The time you are at work, including your meal time while working

The time you are in school, including some study time

Travel time between child care and work or school

Continued child care during approved medical leave from employment or school

Sleep hours if you work a night shift

Family well-being activities (Note: coverage depends on your type of ERDC and number of authorized hours).