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1. Child Care Provider Responsibilities: Licensed providers must meet the applicable requirements of Alaska Statute (AS) and Alaska Administrative Code (AAC): AS 45, AS 47.05, AS 47.32, 7 AAC 10.900- 7 AAC 10.990, 7 AAC 10.1000 – 7 AAC 10.1095, and 7 AAC 57. United States (US) Department of Defense or US Coast Guard Certified, Tribally Approved or Tribally Certified, and Nationally Accredited or Nationally Certified Day Camp or similar providers must meet the requirements of the accrediting, certifying, or approving agency.

Participating Approved Relative providers and families choosing to use an In-home caregiver must ensure they are in compliance with 7 AAC 10, 7 AAC 41, and 7 AAC 57 as applicable.

Providers approved for CCAP participation must give the family and Designee at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice before changing their rates for services.

Providers approved for CCAP participation must give the family and Designee at least ten (10) business days written notice of the provider’s intent to terminate child care, including the date issued by the provider, date care will end, and signature of the provider.

Providers must report within ten (10) business days, to the Designee, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) and Child Care Licensing, as applicable, for changes including, but not limited to: a. Name change; b. Physical location where child care services are provided; c. Mailing address; d. Phone number; e. Hours of operation to include closures; f. Household members; and g. Specific children in care (Approved Relative only).

Providers must immediately report to the department: h. The death of a child while in care; i. A serious injury or illness of a child while in care that requires attention by medical personnel outside of the premises; j. A fire or other emergency situation that affects the childcare premises; and k. The suspension or expulsion of a child in care for challenging or out of control behavior.