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TITLE 392 - CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM CHAPTER 1 - BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION 001. DEFINITIONS. For use within the Child Care Subsidy Program, the following definitions apply: 001.01 APPLICANT. An individual applying for child care subsidy benefits. 001.02 APPLICATION. The action by which the individual indicates the desire to receive assistance by submission of an application. 001.03 APPLICATION SIGNATURE. Applications may be signed in writing, telephonically, or by electronic signature. 001.04 CHILD CARE. The provision of care: (A) To children age 12 or younger unless there is a special need; (B) For on average of less than 12 hours per day; (C) For compensation, either indirect or direct; (D) On a regular basis; and (E) By a person other than the child(ren)’s parents or guardians. 001.04(A) Home schooling, education programs, and preschool are not considered child care. 001.05 CHILD CARE CENTER. A facility licensed to provide child care for 13 or more children. 001.06 CHILD CARE PROGRAM. A licensed child care center, a licensed family child care home I & II, a caretaker who provides care for a child in the child’s home, a relative who provides care solely for a related child, or a license exempt child care home. 001.07 CHILD CARE PROVIDER. An individual or agency that has: (A) Applied and been approved as a participating provider for the Child Care Subsidy Program; (B) Become licensed, if required; (C) Been evaluated to ensure that applicable standards are met if no license is required; (D) Signed a child care provider enrollment form; and (E) Agreed to and signed any stipulations and documents required to be considered a participating provider. Page 3 of 41