10:15-6.1 Purpose and scope

(a) The DFD requires that the admissions criteria set forth in this subchapter be observed by contracted child care agencies to ensure that subsidized child care services are provided on a consistent basis Statewide to those eligible children and their families in greatest need of the service. The admissions criteria established in this subchapter shall apply to all eligible children on behalf of whom subsidized child care is requested. (b) The scope of this subchapter specifically applies to center-based child care provider agency contracts as designated by the DFD. (c) Contracted child care centers shall be accessed in the following manner: 1. Eligible families shall access contracted child care centers through a written referral from the CCR&R, the CP&P or direct application to the program. 2. The staff shall assist the applicant and the CCR&R in completing the application process after the referral is made. 3. In all cases, only CPS funds shall be used to provide voucher subsidy assistance for services provided in contracted child care centers after all available contracted slots are utilized. This child then becomes eligible for the next available contracted slot. History HISTORY: Amended by R.2009 d.18, effective January 5, 2009. See: 40 N.J.R. 2637(b), 41 N.J.R. 226(b). In (c)1 and (c)2, substituted "CCR&R" for "UCCA". Notice of readoption with technical changes. See: 48 N.J.R. 2807(a). Annotations Notes Chapter Notes 2025 CARE CENTERS