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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 07/2023 Provider registration 11.12 Registration closures Except when reinstatement is allowed at registration renewal, a provider whose registration closes must complete a new registration to receive CCAP again. See Chapter 11.24 (Provider Renewal). A provider’s new registration begin date may be retroactive. See information above under Registration begin date. Refer to MEC² User Manual instructions to Reactivate a Provider that was registered with your agency previously. Instructions differ depending on whether the provider has: • An overall MEC² status of active or inactive (registration is currently approved in any agency) AND/OR • A lapse in their registration. Changes in provider type Any time a provider changes type, the provider must complete a new registration and get a new provider ID. Examples a provider changing type include when: • A legal nonlicensed (LNL) provider becomes licensed • A licensed family child care provider allows their license to close, and they register as an LNL provider • A certified center becomes licensed • A licensed program becomes a certified center. NOTE: A person who has had a child care license denial, revocation, suspension, fine, or sanction that has not been reversed or set aside cannot be registered and paid as a legal nonlicensed provider. Licensed provider receives new license number or certified license exempt center receives a new certification number because of an ownership or tax ID change When a licensed or certified provider receives a new license or certification number because of an ownership or tax ID change, they must complete a new registration and get a new MEC² ID. For more information on when a new registration is required, see MEC² User Manual instructions for when a Licensed/Certified Provider Receives New License/Certification. Renewing a provider’s registration Agencies must reauthorize providers by renewing their registration at least every two years. See Chapter 11.24 (Provider renewal). NOTE: It is recommended that the provider worker document all information and communication with providers in MEC² on the Provider Notes window. Registration materials The agency will send a provider registration and acknowledgement packet explaining the registration process, including a request for basic information regarding the provider, the provider’s payment policies, and the