Financial Assistance Program

Baby Steps Financial Assistance

An affordable four-week transition designed to help families access quality child care at Perfect Angels Learning Center.

Apply for Baby Steps

Welcome to Baby Steps

Baby Steps is part of our Helping Another to Survive (HATS) Program. Created in 2006 in response to a voucher program freeze, HATS has supported families for over 20 years by providing access to affordable child care across all our services.

Baby Steps expands that support by offering a structured four-week transition into our discounted HATS rate, making it easier for families to begin care with confidence.We achieve this by implementing learning strategies that are age-appropriate from the very beginning of a child’s life.

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How Baby Steps Works

Baby Steps provides a gradual four-week transition to our discounted HATS tuition rate.

Week 1: Pay 25% of the HATS rate

Week 2: Pay 50% of the HATS rate

Week 3: Pay 75% of the HATS rate

Week 4: Transition to the full HATS discounted rate

Registration is also offered at 50% off during the transition period.

This approach allows families to ease into child care costs while securing long-term savings through the HATS rate.

Why Baby Steps Matters

With the current scholarship freeze, Baby Steps helps you start child care and reenter work. If scholarships reopen, you’ll already be prepared.

Do You Qualify?

You may qualify for Baby Steps if you meet one of the following:

Meet income limits

Single household: $130,000
Dual household: $250,000

Enrolled in higher education (proof required)

Starting a new job or career change (proof required)

Civil servant (teacher, emergency responder, police)

Military

Important Note:

Civil servants and military families bypass income limits.
Only one child per family may enroll in the Baby Steps program.

Baby Steps Application Form

Complete the application below and upload the required documentation to get started.

Full Name*

email address*

Phone number*

number of children to enroll*

Note: Only one child is eligible for Baby Steps. You can choose the child with the highest tuition rate.

Desired start date*

Household Size*

Eligibility Criteria *

Check at least one checkbox

Income-based (requires income input above)Enrolled in higher education (requires upload of proof, e.g., enrollment letter)New job/career change (requires upload of pay stubs or job offer letter)Civil servant (teacher, emergency responder, police) (requires upload of proof)Military (requires upload of proof)

Select all that apply. Upload relevant proof below.

Annual Household income

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Upload tax return, pay stubs (last four weeks), proof of school enrollment, job offer letter, civil service ID, or military ID. We also accept MSDE Child Care Scholarship or Child Care Aware military subsidy documentation.
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FAQ

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No surprises.

Just clear answers for calm, confident mornings.

How many children can I have enrolled in Baby Steps?

You may enroll one child per family. You can choose the child with the highest tuition rate.

How do I apply for the Baby Steps Program?

Submit an inquiry on our website and be prepared to scan and email your financial documents (proof of income) to perfectangels.progeny@gmail.com.

Can existing or previous customers apply?

Existing customers cannot apply. If you were previously enrolled, you must have been disenrolled for at least six months before applying.

How long does the financial assistance last?

We respect each child’s rhythm. Some nap longer, some just rest quietly with soft music and dim lights. It’s never forced — just peaceful.

What proof do I need to qualify?

You’ll need one of the following:
• Four weeks of pay stubs (if qualifying by income),
• Last year’s tax return (if qualifying by income),
• Proof of school enrollment (if in higher education),
• Proof of new job or career change (such as a job offer letter),
• Proof of civil service employment (e.g., teacher, emergency responder, police),
• Proof of military service.

We also accept MSDE Child Care Scholarship Program (formerly known as vouchers). For more information on this government subsidy, please visit: MSDE Child Care Scholarship Program
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We accept military subsidy via Child Care Aware. To learn more about that program, visit Child Care Aware