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72 Licensed Family Child Care Providers

MSDH Bureau of Child Care Licensure has the primary responsibility of conducting annual unannounced inspections of licensed family child care providers.

MDHS may also conduct announced or unannounced monitoring visits to CCPP approved licensed child care centers to ensure CCPP compliance.

Licensed In-Home Child Care Providers

MSDH has the primary responsibility of conducting annual unannounced inspections of licensed family child care providers.

MDHS may also conduct announced or unannounced monitoring visits to CCPP approved licensed child care centers to ensure CCPP compliance.

Source: 45 CFR 98.42; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 9.4 Record Reviews

MDHS may conduct monitoring via desk reviews or on-site visits to ensure CCPP compliance. Upon request, the following documents shall be made available:

1. Daily attendance roster (sign-in/sign-out sheets) for each child. The attendance recorded on the child care center's attendance roster shall be compared to the attendance reported to MDHS. All documentation related to child attendance may be reviewed.

2. Child care providers must maintain a record/roster of all staff and volunteers, with hire dates and termination dates.

3. A current letter of suitability for all staff and volunteers and a current record of Health and Safety Orientation training for all staff and volunteers.

4. Provider tuition rates - the provider's published rates that are charged to the general public.

5. Documentation of Co-Payment Fees Collected - a record of the payment of monthly co-payment fees for each CCPP child must be kept and distinguished from payments of other fees such as late fees or tuition overage.

6. A copy of the center's license.

7. Copy of the signed CCPP Provider Statement of Agreement.