Families with a child under age six enrolled in child care will be eligible for a refundable tax credit based on the star rating of the center their child attends.  Click here to see answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
   
Child care providers participating in Quality Start will receive a refundable tax credit based on the number of stars they earn and on the number of children they serve in the Child Care Assistance Program or children in foster care. Click here to see answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions.  To see and download a flyer, click here.

Child care teachers and directors will be eligible for a tax credit if they teach in centers participating in Quality Start.  This credit will be based on the level of their education. Click here to see answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions.  Click here to see the Rule that defines the teacher and director education levels in Louisiana Pathways.  To see and download a flyer, click here.

Businesses that support quality child care will also be eligible for a tax credit based on the star rating of the center.  These credits may include businesses that construct, renovate, or expand a child care center, purchase equipment for a center, maintain or operate a center, or subsidize child care for their employees. Businesses may also receive a tax credit for donations made to Child Care Resource and Referral agencies. Click here to see answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions.