4.3 Child Care Admission Process

Depending on who determines the eligibility, the following actions are required to complete admission: • If DHS CCSD determines eligibility: the family will receive an Admission Form to sign and submit to the provider no later than the first day the child attends the child development facility or is enrolled in the Child Care Subsidy Program. • If a Level II child care provider determines eligibility: the family will submit all documents to the child care provider and will receive eligibility determination from the child care provider. If determined eligible, the child can start attending the facility. The Admission Form is valid for 30 days from the start date entered by the eligibility worker. The admission form includes the following information: type of care (traditional or non-traditional), child’s name, parent/guardian information, child care provider information, assigned co-pay information, eligibility worker’s contact information, and parent's or guardian’s signature. The provider must enter the date the child started receiving care and sign and date the form. Families may request a change in their child(ren)’s placement by submitting a request to their eligibility worker. Once the change in placement is granted, the eligibility worker will end the services at the previous provider and issue a new Admission Form for the new provider.