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Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5. Accredited programs will receive an increase of 5% in their subsidy rates at Step 4 and Step 5. In-home providers who provide child care during nontraditional hours (weekends, holidays, and evenings after 6 p.m.), for a child has a special need or childhood illness, and/or for families with three or more children are paid federal minimum wage. This is currently $9.00 per hour.

Support for improving business practices, such as management training, paid sick leave, and shared services. Describe:

Accreditation supports. Describe: The Lead Agency supports providers who are accredited by an enhanced tiered reimbursement with their Subsidy.

Child Care Health Consultation. Describe:

Mental Health Consultation. Describe:

Other. Describe:

4.6.2 Describe what method(s) is used to increase supply and to improve quality for the following. b) Infants and toddlers. Check and describe all that apply. Grants and contracts (as discussed in 4.1.3). Describe:

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