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Page 27 Table 13 shows home-based providers’ reported barriers to accepting children receiving subsidies through the Child Care Payment Program. Of those providers who indicated they did not accept subsidies, the most commonly cited barrier was a lack of knowledge about the program (27.7%), followed by reimbursement rates being too low (23.1%) and issues receiving co-payments from parents (15.4%). Some providers (15.4%) indicated “other” barriers not listed as response options. Four of these respondents stated that their non-participation was related to them being unlicensed, with three believing the program was only available to licensed providers and one expressing that it was only beneficial for licensed programs. Two providers noted the bureaucratic requirements of the program, one indicating that the CCPP has too many stipulations, and one stating that the wait time for CCPP reimbursement is too long. Two providers were actively in the application process. Addressing these stated barriers through clear communications and policies could improve participation. Home-based providers were asked whether they participated in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). As shown in Figure 7, 20.6% of providers said they participated in the program, and 79.4% said they did not. Table 13. Reported Barriers to Accepting Children on the Child Care Payment Program Among Home-based Providers n % Don't know enough about program 18 27.7% Reimbursement rates too low 15 23.1% Issues receiving co-pays from parents 10 15.4% Paperwork is too difficult 7 10.8% Don't have the time 7 10.8% Not enough demand 6 9.2% Limited capacity 6 9.2% Don't have the resources 5 7.7% Other 10 15.4% Home-based CACFP Participation