My private tuition rates are higher than the Child Care Assistance reimbursement rates. Can I charge families the difference between the Child Care Assistance rate and my private tuition rate?

Child care providers who accept payments from ECECD’s Child Care Assistance program are not allowed to charge families extra money. If they do, they could face administrative penalties ( See 8.9.3.15(F) NMAC. ).

You may not charge copayments, registration fees, educational/activity or supply fees, transportation fees or any other fees to families enrolled in Child Care Assistance program.