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ii. A License-Exempt Relative Child Care Provider, who is a Child(ren)’s grandparent, great grandparent, sibling (if living in a separate residence), aunt, or uncle, who provides Child Care Services for no more than three (3) children or four (4) children if at least 2 of the children are siblings and no more than 3 of the total number of children in the providers care are under 2 years of age, is eighteen (18) years of age or older, and is a Maine Resident. c. Beginning on August 18, 2025 and thereafter, License-Exempt Providers also include: i. A Non-Relative In-home Child Care Provider, who provides Child Care Services in the Child’s home and must be: eighteen (18) years of age or older, a Maine resident, and providing Child Care Services to a family unit receiving CCAP. In addition, the provider cannot care for more than two (2) of their own children while providing services. ii. A Relative In-home Child Care Provider, who is a Child(ren)’s grandparent, great grandparent, sibling (if living in a separate residence), aunt, or uncle who provides Child Care Services in the Child’s home and must be: eighteen (18) years of age or older, a Maine resident, and providing Child Care Services to a family unit receiving CCAP. In addition, the provider cannot care for more than two (2) of their own children while providing services. 2. All licensed and non-relative License-Exempt Child Care Providers, except for Child Care Providers licensed under New Hampshire DHHS Child Care Licensing Unit, must maintain at least a minimal level on Maine QRIS. 3. All licensed Child Care Providers, except for Child Care Providers licensed under New Hampshire DHHS Child Care Licensing Unit, must comply with all applicable Department licensing rules. 4. License-Exempt Providers and all adult household members must provide a copy of the background check approval letter to the Child Care Affordability Program before the Provider is qualified to receive Child Care Affordability Program Payments on behalf of eligible Children. Recreational Programs must provide a copy of the owner or Director’s background check approval letter and a statement that they will have all staff background checks on file for viewing during inspections. B. Provider Agreement 1. To be qualified to receive Child Care Affordability Program Payments on behalf of an eligible Child, the Child Care Provider must execute a Provider Agreement. 2. The Provider Agreement will set forth the responsibilities of both parties and