Child Care Resources has expanded it's scholarship services throughout western and south central Montana. Check out our new region highlighted in blue on the map.
We administer
Montana's Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship
to help families with low income
cover the cost of Child Care.
Before you apply, check out our FAQs.


HOW TO APPLY
The MAQCS system is now live, and the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship application is available through the MAQCS portal. Families can apply and upload required documentation directly in the system.
A Montana Okta account is required to access MAQCS.
Get started by creating your account. Learn more about account setup.
Helpful resources:
If you would like assistance with the application process please contact us.
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Including the state’s basic eligibility requirements for the Montana program.
Here are the current
maximum monthly gross income limits based on household size:
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2 - $3,261
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3 - $4,109
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4 - $4,956
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5 - $5,804
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6 - $6,652
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7 - $7,500
