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1112 Chapter 7:Worker guides • Section 4: Child Care worker guides (07/2026) form to DPU and meet all the provider requirements including passing criminal history and child welfare records checks. Background checks are required for the provider and individuals who may have access to children in care. The payment eligibility date can be back dated for licensed providers because they met the training and background check requirements by becoming licensed; » Inform the caretaker to give the Child Care Provider Listing Form to their provider immediately; » Offer a Child Care Provider Guide (7492) – this is a great resource for the provider because it explains the provider requirements, listing process, ERDC payment rates, payment process and includes other resources. If the caretaker thinks the provider would prefer an electronic version, it’s available on the DELC child care website https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/Pages/erdc-providers.aspx. The website is included on the listing form; » If the provider is in denied (D), failed (F), suspended (S) or in collection (C) status, consult DPU. The caretaker needs to understand if their provider may not be eligible. If they are in failed status, they can reapply right away and will be reviewed to ensure they meet all requirements. If they are in denied, suspended or collection status, they may not be able to reapply and therefore not eligible.

Š If the family does not have a provider: » Refer to 211 info and tell them to report provider information when they select one; • Discuss the importance of quality care, even if they already have a provider

Š Quality child care can be so much more than just supporting a parent. It is important for the success of the entire family and can be vital in helping children to succeed in school. Quality early childhood education is linked to higher graduation rates, higher employment rates and lower crime rates;

Š Safe, reliable child care is important for parents to feel secure when they go to work. It helps them to focus on their job rather than being worried about their children;

Š Quality child care means the provider offers an environment that helps the children by meeting their emotional, developmental and educational needs;

Š Early learning is important for kindergarten readiness. Many providers offer preschool curriculum and educational activities;

Š Quality care for school age children can include enriching activities and homework help;

Š DELC offers contracted child care slots in some areas through local Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership child care sites for children ages 0 to 6. The contracted slots offer many benefits including protected ERDC eligibility, reduced copay, and children can attend full-time. • Share local CCR&R information if they have a provider who is not yet listed and approved for payment. • Explain the services available to families through 211:

Š Help finding providers who offer contracted child care slots;

Š Help finding a provider or back-up provider;

Š Information about quality child care;

Š Training opportunities for their provider (First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse). • Billing