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42 Rule 6.6 Prorating Co-Payment Fees

The assessed co-payment fee reflects the monthly rate regardless of attendance. If a child is enrolled between the 1st and 15th of the month, the full monthly co-payment fee shall be assessed for the first month of service. If the child is enrolled between the 16th and last day of the month, one-half of the monthly co-payment fee shall be assessed for the first month of service. If a parent desires to change a provider during the month, the parent shall pay the appropriate prorated co-payment fee to any subsequent providers.

Source: 45 CFR 98.45(k); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Chapter 7: Provider Application Process

Rule 7.1 Types of Child Care Providers

Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) approves the following types of child care providers:

Center Based Child Care Providers

A non-residential facility that regularly provides child care services for six (6) or more children who are not related to the operator within the third degree and who receive care for any part of a 24- hour day that must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Bureau of Child Care Licensure.

Family Child Care Provider

Provides shelter and personal care in a residential setting. There are two categories of family child care providers:

1. A family child care provider that provides child care services to no fewer than six (6) and no more than twelve (12) children with two (2) adult staff, must be licensed by the MSDH Bureau of Child Care Licensure and will be monitored by MSDH, and may also be monitored by Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) for program compliance.

2. A family child care provider that provides child care services to five (5) or fewer children must be licensed by the MSDH Bureau of Child Care Licensure and will be monitored by MSDH and may also be monitored by Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) for program compliance.

In-Home Child Care Provider

Care provided in the child’s home. This type of care is limited to care for children with special needs and will be monitored at least one time annually in an unannounced inspection by MSDH Bureau of Child Care Licensure to ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety standards, and criminal background checks. Additionally, provider may also be monitored by MDHS for any aspect of program compliance.