If the Montana childcare worker works directly with children and works at least 60 hours a month at the facility, has a child under age 12 that attends a licensed and registered care facility, and has a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level – about $75,000 for a family of four – they would be eligible for assistance.

According to the state, those workers who are eligible will have childcare copays capped at $100 a month and would be eligible for the program for 12 months. Providers would be paid if the child attends the care facility at least one day a month.