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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 Owner- means any person with a five percent or greater equity interest in a child care facility. Parental Choice – A federal requirement that requires that parents be allowed to choose a child care arrangement from a variety of providers, including regulated and unregulated. Parental Fee – A portion of the provider’s charge that is paid by the family approved for subsidy services. The parental fee is assessed based upon the family’s income and family size. Part-Time Care – A child care arrangement where children attend on a regular basis but less than full time. Payment- the action or process of paying someone or something or of being paid. Child care operators shall enter accurate attendance information into the NC FAST Provider Portal no later than the fifth day of the month for the preceding month's attendance to receive payment for services provided by the operator.

Payment Processing- Payments are processed after a provider submits attendance rosters for the prior month of child care services. Payment is based on roster details, provider rates, fund rules, obligation of funds and projected threshold pay down.

Payment Suspension- When a recipient chooses not to utilize their child care assistance during a temporary break. Payment shall be placed in a suspended status. Person Search- A Search for each applicant to see if the person is already registered in NC FAST. Plan of Care- provides direction on the type of child care the applicant/recipient may need. Post-Secondary Education- any education beyond high school, this includes universities and colleges, as well as trade and vocational schools. Preschool Age Child – Any child five years of age or younger, who is not enrolled in and attending a public or private grade school or kindergarten. Private Agency- means a for profit or non-profit non-governmental entity. Private Pay Rate- Product Delivery Case- A case that is specific to one program and is used to manage the delivery of benefits or liabilities associated with that program. Program Compliance Consultants – DCDEE staff who are responsible for monitoring local purchasing agencies, licensed facilities and nonlicensed homes.