“My husband and I are hard-working taxpayers and we are fortunate enough to have a loving, healthy family and a roof over our heads. With the economy the way it has been over the past few years, our income just hasn’t been the same. We thought we couldn’t do it anymore. I learned about Friendly House and what a blessing it has been. Friendly House helped to assist us financially for daycare for our boys. This has been a godsend, because it meant that our boys could remain in daycare and preschool at the good quality facility we have grown to love, with caregivers we have known for over five years now and have become a family to us. The big picture is that our bucket spills over and helps build a stronger community. The work Friendly House does is priceless and the long-term benefits are immeasurable.” ~Angie, Childcare Scholarship Recipient
PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
If you are a resident of Scott County, the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Preschool Scholarship may help pay preschool costs. With funding by Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa, the program is designed to help families with a portion of their child’s preschool expenses. Parents must choose one of the approved preschools. The program is administered by Friendly House. The Preschool Scholarship can pay for up to 30 hours per week of preschool for qualifying children (based upon income).
Approved Preschool Centers include all programs meeting Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) and/or recieving accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Current Approved Preschools Include:
INCOME GUIDELINES
(Effective through June 30, 2025)
If you are a resident of Scott County, the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Preschool Scholarship may help pay preschool costs. With funding by Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa, the program is designed to help families with a portion of their child’s preschool expenses. Parents must choose one of the approved preschools. The program is administered by Friendly House. The Preschool Scholarship can pay for up to 30 hours per week of preschool for qualifying children (based upon income).
Approved Preschool Centers include all programs meeting Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) and/or recieving accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Current Approved Preschools Include:
- All Saints 563-324-3205
- Bennett Community School District 563-890-2228
- Birdies Nest 563-340-1818
- Calvary 563-284-6122
- Children's Choice Early Learning 563-285-6500
- Children’s Village at Hayes 563-823-0267
- Children’s Village at Hoover 563-322-7649
- Children’s Village at West 563-823-2086
- Durant Community School District 563-785-4433
- Eldridge Preschool 563-285-5060
- Growing Tree Preschool and Daycare 563-326-5746
- Kiddie Karrasel Academy 563-289-3946
- Kindercare (Bettendorf) 563-332-5632
- Kindercare (Davenport) 563-326-1600
- Kindercare (East Bettendorf) 563-332-5900
- Lourdes 563-359-3466
- Noah’s Ark 563-381-1701
- Our Savior Lutheran 563-332-4648
- Ready Set Grow 563-355-0230
- Redeemer 563-344-0183
- St. Ambrose University Children’s Campus 563-324-2312
- St. Paul Lutheran Preschool 563-326-3547
- St. Paul the Apostle 563-322-9223
- YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley 563-323-4668
- Skip-A-Long 563-441-9998
- Trinity Lutheran Preschool 563-322-5224
INCOME GUIDELINES
(Effective through June 30, 2025)
CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIP
If you are a resident of Scott County, working or attending school and do not qualify for any other childcare assistance, the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Childcare Scholarship may help pay childcare costs.
Funded by Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa, the scholarship is designed to help families with a portion of their childcare expenses. Parents can choose their own licensed or registered provider. Providers must maintain liability and accident insurance to cover all children in their care. The program is administered by Friendly House.
Eligibility Requirements:
– Reside in Scott County
– Ineligible for any other child care program
– Work or attend school (or in combination) 28 hours or more per week
– Secure a licensed or registered provider
– Eligible children include birth – 5 yrs who have not attended kindergarten
Childcare Scholarship Application
Applications must be completed in full and accompanied by copies of two most recent pay stubs, proof of address (unless on pay stub) and a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
The program pays a rate of $250 – $350 per month for full-time childcare or $125 – $175 per month for part-time childcare. The parent is responsible for the remaining childcare costs. Partially attended months may be prorated.
INCOME GUIDELINES
(Effective through June 30, 2025)
If you are a resident of Scott County, working or attending school and do not qualify for any other childcare assistance, the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Childcare Scholarship may help pay childcare costs.
Funded by Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa, the scholarship is designed to help families with a portion of their childcare expenses. Parents can choose their own licensed or registered provider. Providers must maintain liability and accident insurance to cover all children in their care. The program is administered by Friendly House.
Eligibility Requirements:
– Reside in Scott County
– Ineligible for any other child care program
– Work or attend school (or in combination) 28 hours or more per week
– Secure a licensed or registered provider
– Eligible children include birth – 5 yrs who have not attended kindergarten
Childcare Scholarship Application
Applications must be completed in full and accompanied by copies of two most recent pay stubs, proof of address (unless on pay stub) and a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
The program pays a rate of $250 – $350 per month for full-time childcare or $125 – $175 per month for part-time childcare. The parent is responsible for the remaining childcare costs. Partially attended months may be prorated.
INCOME GUIDELINES
(Effective through June 30, 2025)
