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At Rita’s Bright Beginnings, we believe every child deserves access to quality early education. We understand that childcare costs can be challenging, which is why we’re committed to connecting families with helpful resources and tuition support.
Below you’ll find a list of local programs, in-house benefits, and funding opportunities designed to make childcare more accessible for everyone in our community.
United Way of Greater Charlottesville – Childcare Scholarship Program
The United Way offers a childcare scholarship to help working families afford high-quality early education and care. Funding is based on income, need, and availability.
Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (via Social Services) -
This state-run subsidy helps cover childcare costs for eligible low- to moderate-income families. The program supports parents who are working or in school.
Ready Kids- Family Support & Parenting Programs -
ReadyKids offers early childhood and mental health support for children and families, including free parenting resources and school readiness programs.
Jefferson Area CHIP (Children’s Health Improvement Program)-
CHIP provides home visiting services for families with young children, including help with health care access, early childhood education, and goal-setting for parents.
Employee Childcare Discount – Rita’s Bright Beginnings Staff Benefit -
We value our dedicated team, and one way we show it is by offering discounted tuition for employees' children. This special rate helps make quality early education even more accessible for our staff.
📌 If you’re part of our team, speak with your director for more details on enrollment and eligibility.
Play To Purpose Grant (Coming Soon!) -
We’re excited to introduce a yearly, in-house scholarship designed to support families within our center. Funded through parent donations, community contributions, and fundraising efforts, this grant will help ease tuition costs for selected families based on need and application review.
📌 More details—including how to apply and contribute—will be available soon. Together, we grow stronger!