DSS Child Care has moved to: 
The Health and Human Services Building 
414 East Main St.
Durham, NC 27701 

The mission of DSS Child Care is to assist families living in Durham County with information and access to child care services.

How do I get on the waiting list?

Contact (919) 560-8300

 To add your name to the wait list or find out where you are on the list, click the button.

Where are we located?

Information can be obtained at 414 East Main St, Durham, NC 27701 from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday. Call (919) 560-8300 to inquire about funding and service availability.  

Who do we provide service to?

Low income families with children between ages 0-12 who meet income guidelines, live in Durham County, and are employed or in school.

Additionally, the following are considered priority groups and may be eligible.

• The child is in Protective services or in Foster care
• Work First recipients and need child care in order to pursue employment
• The family resides in a homeless shelter
• Parent/guardian is in a substance abuse treatment program

If you are interested in applying for child care subsidy, please call (919) 560-8300 or email DSSChildCareWaitlist@dconc.gov for assistance or more information. 

• Durham's Partnership for Children
• Child Care Facility Search
• North Carolina Division of Child Development
• Child Care Services Association
• Head Start - Durham

To report child abuse dial (919) 560-8424 Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm
Or
non-emergency number of (919) 560-4600 for closed hours, weekends and holidays