🪖 KALE Honors Military Families.

Contact Child Care Aware® of America

Child Care Aware® of America administers most DoD fee assistance programs. They are your first point of contact to confirm eligibility, get your specific program details, and start your application.

📞 1-800-424-2246
🌐 childcareaware.org/fee-assistance-respite/military-families

Confirm Your Eligibility & Program

Child Care Aware® will verify your eligibility based on your branch, duty status, and income (some programs are income-based, others are not). They will tell you your approved subsidy amount and the terms of your benefit.

Select KALE as Your Provider

When Child Care Aware® asks you to name your child care provider, give them KALE's information:

Provider Name: Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE)
Address: 601 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Phone: 804-877-8785
Provider ID: 9250493

Gather Your Documents

Have these ready for your Child Care Aware® application:

✅ Military ID or CAC card
✅ Proof of duty status (orders, command letter, or LES)
✅ Child's birth certificate
✅ Child's immunization records
✅ Social Security numbers for service member and child(ren)
✅ KALE Provider ID: 9250493
✅ Proof of income (if required by your program)

Notify KALE & Schedule Your Tour

Once your application is submitted or approved, contact KALE admissions right away. Call us at 804-877-8785 or email info@abc123.kids. Let us know you're applying for military fee assistance and we'll walk you through enrollment while your benefit processes.

Complete KALE Enrollment

Once your benefit is confirmed, we'll finalize your enrollment — tuition agreement, Brightwheel setup, and your child's first-day checklist. Child Care Aware® sends payment directly to KALE. You are responsible only for any applicable fee share.