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transportation to and from the recipient’s home and child care: (A) When transportation costs are not included in the total child care rate; (B) By providers licensed with the Department; and (C) For recipients in the current family, low income family, or without regard to income family eligibility categories. 005. PROVISIONS FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROVIDERS. An out-of-state child care provider must be approved as an enrolled child care provider by the Department and accept Department rates. 005.01 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. The child care provider must be in compliance with the license or registration requirements of the state where the provider is providing care. All out-of-state providers must comply with the Department’s standard background check process. The provider has the responsibility for ensuring safety is maintained for the child. 005.02 PROVIDER PAYMENTS. Payments must be made directly to the child care provider. All child care providers must be licensed or approved before child care is authorized. Page 25 of 41