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3. During the initial program application process with the Parent, the Department must inform the Parent in writing that as the employer of the In- Home Child Care Provider: a. They are responsible for compliance with the requirements of the FLSA; b. The assessed Parent Fee may be insufficient to constitute compliance; and c. To comply with State and Federal Labor laws they may be responsible for the balance of any payment for an In-Home Child Care Provider that may exceed the Market Rate. 4. The Department will require a signed receipt from the Parent indicating that the Parent has received and understands the information outlined above. I. Child Care Provider Disqualified to Receive Child Care Affordability Program Payments 1. Child Care Providers who previously had Provider Agreements with the Department and who meet any of the following conditions are not eligible to receive Child Care Affordability Program payments on behalf of Children eligible for the Child Care Affordability Program and the Parent must select a new Child Care Provider in order to continue to receive Child Care Affordability Program payments. Twelve (12) calendar day advance notification of the change in Child Care Provider is not required if the Provider is disqualified for one of the following reasons: a. The Child Care Provider owes money to the Department; including Overpayments in other programs; b. The Child Care Provider was found to be engaged in Misrepresentation in connection with Child Care Affordability Program or other State benefit assistance program; c. The Child Care Provider’s license has been suspended, revoked, voided, or not renewed following expiration by the Department or the Maine District Court; or d. The Child Care Provider had a previous Provider Agreement terminated by the Department for any of the following: i. Notification by the Department that the Child Care Provider’s license has been revoked, voided, or suspended; ii. Misrepresentation of Child Care Services provided in the Child Care Provider’s billing; iii. Discrimination against a Parent receiving Child Care