12 Provider Payments

Child care providers participating in the subsidy program receive monthly payments from the District. Providers are paid a daily rate based on the child’s age and whether the service being provided is full-time or part-time, traditional or non-traditional hours, and according to the provider’s quality designation. Payment is made for each enrolled child’s authorized services for each day the facility is open or during approved paid closures (as detailed below). Payments are made pursuant to the Provider Agreement and processed by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) through the District Integrated Financial System (DIFS). Level I providers receive a subsidy payment which is the difference between the OSSE payment rate and the assigned co-payment for each enrolled child. Level II providers receive the full OSSE payment rate to compensate for the additional responsibility, time, and costs incurred related to determining eligibility. DC is not responsible to recover any monies that are owed to a provider by the parent(s) or guardian(s).