Childcare subsidy details

For infants and toddlers (generally up to age 2 but varies based on location), Microsoft subsidizes 20% of the tuition rate. For early preschool/young preschool (up to the age of five), Microsoft subsidizes 10% of the tuition rate. Note that the subsidy is not applicable to elementary and middle school tuition. In addition, Microsoft employees also receive priority placement on the waitlist and waived registration​. 

To enroll your child(ren), you’ll need to set up a Bright Horizons login and complete a registration form via the Microsoft tuition subsidy website. To complete the registration form, click Register Now at the bottom of the page. To find a childcare location near you, go to Find a Center. Tell the center that you’re a Microsoft employee and give them your employee identification (ID) number during enrollment. To review additional information, including FAQ, go to  Microsoft Bright Horizons Tuition Subsidy. To set up a visit, call (855) 694-4537.​

Microsoft offers childcare subsidies at participating KinderCare® Learning Centers, and Champions® Before- and After-School Programs. For infant classrooms and toddler classrooms, Microsoft subsidizes 20% of the standard weekly tuition rates. For preschool through school-age classrooms, Microsoft subsidizes 10% of the standard weekly tuition rates (there is an additional 10% PRIME discount through the KinderCare Education tuition benefit program).

To learn more about the program, provide feedback, or locate a participating location, call (888) 525-2780 or visit  KinderCare.

At the following Learning Care Group centers: for infants aged six weeks to two years, Microsoft subsidizes 20% of the standard weekly tuition rate. For children aged two to twelve, Microsoft subsidizes 10% of the standard weekly tuition rate, and you receive an additional 10% PRIME discount.

La Petite Academy

To learn more or to enroll in the program, contact  La Petite Academy  at (866) 969-4912 or visit the  Learning Care Group website.

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Childtime Learning Centers

To learn more or to enroll in the program, contact  Childtime Learning Centers at (855) 490-8678 or visit the  Learning Care Group website.

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Tutor Time Childcare/Learning Centers

To learn more or to enroll in the program, contact  Tutor Time Childcare/Learning Centers  at (866) 930-8331 or visit the  Learning Care Group website.​

The Children's Courtyard

For questions about tuition, enrollment, and program availability, call (877) 770-7528 to speak with a qualified Childcare Advisor or visit  The Children's Courtyard.​ 

Everbrook Academy

To learn more about curriculum and enroll in the program, contact  Everbrook Academy  at (844) 295-4364 and or visit the  Learning Care Group website.​

Montessori Unlimited

To learn more about curriculum and enroll in the program, contact  Montessori Unlimited  or visit the  Learning Care Group website.

Young School

​​To learn more about curriculum and enroll in the program, contact  Young School  at (866) 335-4829 or visit the  Learning Care Group website.

Creative Kids

​​To learn more about curriculum and enroll in the program, contact  Creative Kids  at (844) 295-4364 or visit the  Learning Care Group website. 

Pathways Learning Academy

To learn more about curriculum and enroll in the program, contact  Pathways Learning Academy  at (844) 422-9533 or visit the  Learning Care Group website.

Other childcare providers who aren’t currently participating may be eligible to partner with Microsoft through the subsidy program or the PRIME Program.

To be considered for the Microsoft subsidy, providers must meet the following requirements:

• Reach a large percentage of the Microsoft population as national providers.

• Offer a childcare discount to Microsoft employees (such as a 10% discount for children aged two and older) through the PRIME program; or a waiver of registration fees and priority access. 

• Supply Microsoft with tax compliance data as required (the subsidy is considered imputed income and must be taxed according to federal law).

To be considered for the PRIME Program, providers must submit the following information to  Passport Unlimited, the program's administrator:

• Name of the childcare provider

• Contact at the childcare provider center

• Address, phone number, and website

Provider participation is voluntary and cannot be guaranteed. Before becoming a part of the Microsoft childcare subsidy program, a provider must first undergo a review. 

The childcare subsidy you receive is considered taxable income, which means you’ll be taxed on the amount that Microsoft pays on your behalf when you use it. This additional income may change your tax bracket and affect the amount of tax you pay. 

The taxable amount (called earned income) is usually reported on the last paystub of the month after you use the subsidy. For example, if you use the subsidy in September, it will be reported on your last paystub in October. Please consult your personal financial advisor for any tax questions.