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Child Care Provider Registration Agreement Page 28 VI. PROCEDURES A. Participation: 1. Completion of the Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form or an equivalent form that is pre-approved by the Department a. The Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form contains the following information: i. Child’s name and date of birth ii. Parent/guardian’s name; iii. Provider or facility name; iv. Parent/guardian’s preferred method of communication; v. A brief history of the child’s experience in child care settings; vi. Parent/guardian’s concerns and goals regarding child care settings; vii. Child’s current developmental stage that includes physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, adaptive and behavioral characteristics, issues and needs; and viii. Changes within the family, home or in the child’s life which may affect the child’s behavior and may require special attention. b. The Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form is completed for each child enrolled in the ADES contracted child care provider, and provided to the child care provider on or before the first day of attendance. c. Upon receipt of the Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form, the child care provider shall: i. Review the form for completeness; ii. Notify the parent/guardian of any questions regarding information on the form; and iii. File the form in the child’s file. d. If the parent/guardian declines to complete the form, the provider will ensure that the parent/guardian checks the “Parent/Guardian declines to complete” box on the form. e. Upon receipt of the uncompleted Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form, the provider will explain to the parent/guardian that the lack of information may make the provider less able to meet the child’s needs if issues arise later. 2. Proactive Steps that should be taken to avoid Expulsion Child care provider or designee shall address issues that may lead to expulsion by following the procedures listed below: a. Review the Best of Care (CCA-1200A) form in the child’s file to see whether there are any steps or approaches advised by the parent to address the situation; b. Take preventative action to support child in managing his/her behaviors. Support might include talking with the child at the beginning of day about positive ways to replace the challenging behavior, helping the child practice regulating behaviors, and/or providing support when child begins to show signs of difficulty; c Discuss with the parent/guardian any resources available to support their child’s continuing participation in the child care setting; d. Reassess the classroom environment, appropriateness of activities, and supervision; e. Use positive language and methods when disciplining children; f. Acknowledge the child’s appropriate behaviors; g. Apply consequences on a consistent basis for not following the rules or direction given; CCA-1210B (4-16) – Arizona Department of Economic Security