Child Care Policy & Procedures Manual (5/2006)

CHILD CARE PROGRAM GOALS AND DEFINITIONS

1.1.0 Child Care Program Description and Goals

1.2.0. Definition of Program Terms

CHILD CARE SERVICES APPLICATION PROCESS

DETERMINATION OF CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY & NEED FOR CHILD CARE

3.1.4.1. According to federal regulation a qualified alien is:

3.1.5.1 Acceptable forms of proof of identity:

3.1.6.1 Shared/Joint Custody:

3.1.6.2. The Applicant has Good Cause not to establish Child Support:

3.1.6.3. In Loco Parentis or Foster Care Placements:

3.1.6.4. No Child Support Order Established:

3.1.6.5. Incarcerated Absent Parent:

3.1.6.6. Deceased Absent Parent:

3.2.2.1. Definitions:

3.2.6.1. Post Hospitalization:

3.2.6.2. A recent determination of a temporary or permanent disability of a parent.

3.2.6.3. Physician ordered bed rest during pregnancy;

3.2.6.4. Medical treatment for a terminal illness.

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES

CLIENT CASE MANAGEMENT & CONTINUED CONTACT

PURCHASE OF CHILD CARE THROUGH CERTIFICATES

6.2.1.1. Payment will equal or exceed minimum wage.

6.2.1.2. Exception to Minimum Wage Requirement:

6.2.1.3. The Parent and Provider must complete the following:

6.6.2.1. Returned Checks:

6.6.2.2. Lost, Stolen and Misplaced Checks:

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7.2.6.1. Communication:

7.2.6.2. Collecting Fees:

7.2.7.5. Provider Tax Identification Reporting Forms (W-9's)

 

PROVIDER REGULATION: GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.6.0.1. Documentation in FACTS

8.6.0.2. FACTS Searches

8.6.0.3. Transitioning between Types of Care

PROVIDER REGULATION: IN-HOME CARE

PROVIDER REGULATION AND REGISTRATION: INFORMAL AND RELATIVE FAMILY CHILD CARE

10.2.1.1. Applicants Not Participating in the Certificate System:

10.2.1.2. Payment Enrollment/Orientation for Informal/Relative Providers:

10.3.1.5. Special Circumstances with Initial Application:

10.4.1.1. Notice to Providers to Renew Registration:

10.4.1.2. Time Frames for Renewals:

10.4.1.3. Inactive Enrolled Providers:

10.4.1.4. Tracking and Data Entry:

10.4.2.1. Possible Actions:

PROVIDER REGULATION: REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE

11.2.1.1. Applicants Participating in the Child Care Certificate System:

11.2.1.2. Completion of Forms:

11.2.1.3. Applicants Not Participating in the Certificate System:

11.3.1.5. Special Circumstances with Initial Application:

11.4.1.1. Notice to Providers to Renew Registration:

11.4.1.2. Time Frames for Renewals:

11.4.1.3. Inactive Enrolled Providers:

11.4.1.4. Tracking and Data Entry:

11.4.2.1. Possible Actions:

11.4.2.2. Notifications to CCR&R Agencies:

11.5.1.1. Provider Intake - FACTS Procedures

11.5.1.2. Cases Assigned to DHHR Child Care Staff

PROVIDER REGULATION: FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER CASE MANAGEMENT

12.4.1.1. Procedures During Evaluation:

12.4.1.2. Procedures without an On-Site Evaluation:

12.4.1.3. FACTS Data Entry:

12.4.1.4. Areas of Concern:

12.4.1.5. Agreement on Action:

12.4.1.6. Alternate Actions:

12.4.1.7. Follow-Up on Corrective Action:

12.4.1.8. FACTS Notes on Corrective Action Plans

PROVIDER REGULATION: FAMILY CHILD CARE FACILITY

13.2.1.1. Certificate of Licensure Packet:

13.2.1.2. Certificate of Licensure Application Forms:

13.2.1.3. Background Checks:

13.2.1.4. Inspection:

PROVIDER REGULATION:

CHILD CARE CENTER

PROVIDER REGULATION:

UNLICENSED SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE

PROVIDER RESOURCES

16.5.1. Cooperative Agreements

16.5.2. Exchange of Information

16.5.3. Regulation of CACFP Providers

CHILD CARE STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

RECORDING PROCEDURES