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_____________________________________________________________________________ 622 DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual A licensee of a child care center, child care institution, accommodation facility, facility for special events, nursery for infants and toddlers or special needs facility which is operated between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. shall abide by the following staffing levels in each classroom: Age of Child Required Staff-to-Child Ratio Group Size Less than 3 years of age 1 caregiver for every 6 children 12 3 years of age or older 1 caregiver for every 10 children 20 Family, Friend, or Neighbor (Non-Licensed) Providers The State of Nevada regulations allow for a person to care for up to four children without a license, known as a Family, Friend, or Neighbor (FFN) provider. FFN providers can be a relative or non-relative and may provide services in the child’s home (in-home) or in their own home (out-of-home) for up to four children. FFN providers who offer in-home services must care for a minimum of two subsidy children to be eligible as an in-home provider. In addition to complying with the Provider Service Agreement, Immunization Records, and Cooperation with DWSS, all FFN providers must: • Provide proof that they are at least 18 years of age; • Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Residence; • Provide a picture ID; • Provide a Social Security Card; • Have a working landline telephone for emergency situations at the location where care is being provided; • Provide verification of home address (see MS 218.1 for acceptable verifications); • Complete a Background Disclosure Form; • Report any public assistance received from any state, city or county agency using the Notice to Report Form; • Complete the Employers Responsibility Form; • Complete the Parent/Provider Agreement; and • Complete Health & Safety training (see MS 622.3 below) FFN providers must also meet all state, county, and city child care provider requirements which are in effect within the jurisdiction in which they provide services, including maintaining no more than a maximum staff-child ratio of one provider to four children (1:4). The provider must be given at least 10 calendar days to submit all required information. If the required information is received within the requested time period, reimbursements can begin the date of the parent/ guardian’s subsidy application (or reported change) or the first day care is provided, whichever is later. If the required information is not received by the 10th calendar day, but is received within the 30 days of the original request and the household is still eligible, reimbursements will begin with the date the child care office received and date stamped all the required information. The parent/guardian is responsible for payment to the provider for any days, excess overage, and family co-payment contribution not covered by the Child Care and Development Program. Any exceptions must be submitted to the DWSS Child Care Chief or Agency Manager, for special consideration. The parent/ guardian must be notified in writing if the provider is not eligible through the Child Care and Development Program. Services are not covered until the provider cooperates or until they choose a new provider that is eligible. 600-Provider Information [4] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024