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2.5 Definition of Nanny Care

Nanny Care is defined as child care services provided by an individual over eighteen (18) years of age who comes into the child’s own home and does not reside at the child’s address and is not the parent, stepparent, guardian, or in place of a parent.

Nanny Care Requirements An Applicant or Co-Applicant may be eligible for Nanny Care if the Applicant, Co-Applicant, and Nanny Care Provider all meet CCDF Eligibility Standards.

NANNY CARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE Reimbursement is calculated per eligible Household at an hourly rate consistent with the current federal minimum wage and cannot exceed forty (40) hours per week. Therefore, there is one (1) rate for all eligible children. The Reimbursement Rate does not apply in this situation.

When the child care authorization has been established, the Eligibility Office must use the following formula to determine the subsidy.

Current Minimum Wage Number of Children = The Hourly Rate of Child Care

2.6 Child Care Subsidy & Copayments

Definition of Child Care Subsidy The established child care reimbursement rate less any applicable copayment paid to CCDF eligible programs. After the Eligibility Office has authorized services and recorded the eligible child care provider’s charges, the eligibility software will calculate the subsidy.

Definition of Copayment A copayment is defined as a weekly fee for child care based on the household’s income, size, and the number of years on the program. The fee is determined using a sliding fee scale and applies to all families with household income over 100% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL).