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_____________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual Provider Information 600 PROVIDER INFORMATION 601 Introduction Providers must be registered by Child Care staff for the provider to be reimbursed through the Child Care and Development Program (CCDP). Certain provider types are required to be licensed according to state or county regulations. Customers have a choice in selecting a Licensed, Non-Licensed, or License-Exempt Child Care Provider. Child Care staff must not recommend or endorse any child care provider programs or services. Families should be encouraged to explore quality child care, check the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) website, and visit/interview several provider sites prior to making a final decision. The following individuals are not authorized to be reimbursed for providing child care services: • The natural/adoptive parents or legal guardians, whether they are living with the child; • Anyone living in the same residence as the child, unless the child is verified to have a special need (refer to MS 211 for special needs requirements); or Note: To be considered a separate residence each dwelling must be self-contained (have its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.), have its own mailing address recognized by the U.S. Postal Service and a separate utility meter for the applicable utility company. • Anyone who is a parent/caretaker on their own subsidy case (i.e. an individual cannot simultaneously be an applicant/recipient of the Child Care and Development Program and receive payments as a child care provider). Note: This includes owners of licensed or home child care facilities unless care is provided by another authorized provider. 610 PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS All providers are required to cooperate with the Child Care and Development Program in securing all information needed to determine initial or continuing eligibility. All documents may be mailed, dropped off in person, faxed or scanned (faxed and scanned documents are considered original documents). Individual requirements for the different provider types are listed in the Provider Types Section. Failure to provide required information results in denial or termination from the program. Reimbursement for services cannot be made until all required registration items are received by Child Care staff. 611 Provider Registration Packet All providers must complete a Provider Registration Packet which includes: • Provider Registration Form • Provider Payment Option Form • W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification • Provider Service Agreement or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 611.1 Provider Service Agreement (PSA) 600-Provider Information [1] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024