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Child Care Provider Registration Agreement Page 10 c. Primary caregiving is an intentional practice, demonstrating individualized care for children one- on-one and within the group setting. Evidence of this practice may be shown in alternate schedules, separate group rosters and classroom postings. When primary caregiving is a program practice, it must be communicated in a written policy. All staff members, regardless of primary caregiver assignments, are responsible for the health, safety and well-being of all children in the child care setting. 13. Expulsion In the event that a behavioral issue arises which may require the expulsion of a child, you agree to follow the ADES Expulsion Procedures summarized below. Please see the ADES Expulsion Policies and Procedures and corresponding ADES forms for a more detailed explanation [Exhibit #1]. a. Initiate immediate communication with the parent/guardian at the onset of the behavior; b. Complete a Request for Child Care Resources form (CCA-1203A) [see Attachment #9] and submit via email to the ADES Resource Specialist to the following mailbox: DCFEResource@azdes.gov; c. Devise an action plan with the ADES Resource Specialist which will include, but is not limited to, resources provided and/or attending training appropriate to the situation; d. Complete the Notification of Child Care Expulsion (CCA-1204A) [see Attachment #10] to begin the final expulsion process when prior actions have been exhausted and determined ineffective; e. Submit a copy of the Notification of Child Care Expulsion (CCA-1204A) [see Attachment #10] via email to the ADES Resource Specialist; and, f. Notify the Client that expulsion will occur within five (5) business days. 14. Children with Special Needs ADES/CCA is committed to ensuring that all families have access to quality child care while they work, go to school, or participate in employment training. To support the opportunity for all eligible families and their children to participate in quality child care, licensed Child Care Centers and certified Group Homes will receive an enhanced rate for providing high quality inclusive child care to children with disabilities who meet the ADES/CCA family eligibility requirements for child care subsidy. The effective start date for the Special Needs Program and the Enhanced Rate is October 1, 2016. The following criteria must be met: a. Possess national child care accreditation or a Quality First Star Rating of Three (3), Four (4) or Five (5) stars throughout the time that the enhanced rate is received. Please see list of ADES accepted Accreditation Agencies [Attachment #14]. b. A child with special needs must have a documented disability as defined below: i. A child under the age of three who is eligible for the Arizona Early Intervention Program www.azdes.gov/azeip (IDEA, Part C services) and has an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP): or, ii. A child between the ages of three and 12 who is eligible for Special Education Services (IDEA, Part B services) and has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) http://www.azed.gov/special-education/; or, iii. A child over the age of three who is eligible for the Division of Developmental Disabilities and has an Individualized Support Plan (ISP) https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities; or, iv. A child who has a 504 Plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html; or, CCA-1210B (4-16) – Arizona Department of Economic Security