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OMW program end date is the date the Pre-K program ends as reported by the provider on the Provider Information Page (cannot be later than the first Saturday in June).

OMW PRE-K PROGRAM START DATE The Pre-K program start date is the date the program will begin offering services as reported by the provider on the Provider Information Page (cannot be more than 46 weeks). OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING (OECOSL) The lead agency for CCDF administration responsible for issuing program policies and procedures, as well as monitoring contractors and collecting data. Additionally, OECOSL develops and administers the CCDF State Plan and is accountable for administration of vouchers funds and is responsible for the licensing and registration of child care programs, as well as Quality supports for programs including PTQ and professional development trainings.

OVERAGE The portion of a provider’s charges which exceed the applicable county Reimbursement Rate and may be charged to the Applicant/Co-Applicant.

PATHS TO QUALITY™ (PTQ) Paths to QUALITY™ is a system where each level builds on the foundation of the previous one, resulting in significant quality improvements at each stage and national accreditation at the highest level. The system validates programs and provides for ongoing efforts to achieve higher standards of quality and provides incentives and awards for success. PROVIDER PORTAL Providers/Program Administrators can access the provider portal by logging in through I-LEAD and selecting “Attendance and Voucher Info.”

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES The current payment vendor under contract with OECOSL to process CCDF and OMW payments.

REIMBURSEMENT RATE County maximum reimbursement rates for child care by age category, provider type and Paths to QUALITY™ level.

RELATIVE CARE An individual provider who resides in the child’s home and is a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt or uncle of the eligible child. SCHOOL AGE CARE Care provided for school age children, before and after the school day, when school is in session.

SHIFT CARE Children are to be assigned to one of two 12 hour shifts (6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am) or a combination of both, according to the family’s need. The provider may not enroll more than their licensed capacity during either 12 hour shift. A child who needs care that would overlap these shifts will be assigned to both shifts. SUBSIDY BEGIN DATE The date the CCDF or OMW household is eligible to begin receiving child care services. The subsidy begin date must occur the week of or the week following eligibility processing.