The Professional Association for Childhood Education Alternative Payment Program (PACEAPP) is a childcare subsidy program serving low-income families and their childcare providers in 25 counties in Northern and Central California.

PACEAPP's case managers assist families with achieving self-sufficiency through education, advocacy, and empowerment. PACEAPP also helps families with finding the resources they need to support their families.

PACEAPP is a parental choice program in which parents can select a childcare provider of their choice that best meets the education and development needs of their children. PACEAPP is funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division.

Good News! The Governor has signed the State budget and there is some good news for parents and providers in our program. 1) Based on Assembly Bill 114 family fee increases effective July 1, 2011 have been rescinded. Parents and providers will receive a letter and a notice of action clarifying family fees effective 7/1/2011. 2) Termination of 11- & 12-year-olds has been rescinded. Parents and providers will receive a letter and notice of action reflecting re-enrollment of any previously terminated 11- or 12-year-olds effective 7/1/2011. Additionally any 11- or 12-year-olds who were eligible to remain in the program, but had hours adjusted to evenings or weekends only will again be eligible for any day or time the family has a verifiable need. Families or providers with questions should contact their case manager at PACEAPP.


Services to Families
PACEAPP case managers provide many types of services to assist families. Case managers meet with families periodically to ensure that their childcare needs are being met and they assist families with finding additional support resources in their community.

PACEAPP case managers are available to provide families with information about other social services, including: Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) referrals, food and clothing bank referrals, employment and educational information, mental health and substance abuse referrals, and low-cost health insurance information. Case managers also educate families about quality childcare environments.

To find out if you are eligible for PACEAPP services, click here.

Services to Child Care Providers
PACEAPP case managers contract childcare services with a family's chosen childcare provider. Case managers develop relationships with the childcare provider to make sure each family's unique childcare needs are met. Case managers are also available to offer child care providers information about licensing, TrustLine, liability insurance, quality child care environments, and current legislation affecting the child care profession. Case managers also process reimbursement for childcare services rendered.