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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 102 9.4.1.5. The Child Care Provider Services Agreement (DAY-0546) – The DAY- 0546 is a form that shall be signed by the case manager and provider once the form has been thoroughly discussed. In the case of Child Care Centers, the Child Care Provider Services Agreement (DAY-0546) must be signed by the Child Care Center Director. A. The provider must be willing to comply with each requirement. Failure to comply with all elements of an agreement will result in a violation. B. The provider is given a copy of this form for record keeping and a signed copy is filed in the provider record. C. The provider may be asked to renew this agreement every two years, or more often if changes are made to the program or if a staffing change has been made in the Child Care Center Director position. 9.4.1.6. Child Care Certificate (DAY-0176) – The CCR&R case manager shall explain the Certificate in full to the child care provider, stating: A. Certificates are valid for no longer than a twelve (12) month period. B. The expiration date is noted on the Certificate. C. A new Certificate must be received before the expiration date in order for payment to continue. D. The provider should not accept a child for care without a Child Care Certificate or Provider Notification Letter – Parent Eligibility (DAY-0613). E. If a provider does not have a Certificate, they will not be paid for care. F. A Certificate must stay with the provider as long as he or she provides care. G. Certificates shall be kept on file for the period of eligibility. H. A provider will not be paid for care beyond the expiration date of the certificate. 9.4.2. Quality Tier Standards The CCR&R agency’s Quality Tier Specialist should make every effort to attend the Provider Orientation and introduce the Child Care Tiered Reimbursement System. 9.4.3. Payment Rates and Tiered Reimbursement The provider’s payment rate shall be determined using charts in Appendix B, Provider Payment Rates. Providers should be informed of the ability to receive higher reimbursements for achieving higher standards of quality through the Child Care Tiered Reimbursement System. Three different rates are available based on the level of quality. Programs that are licensed as a center or facility and registered family child care homes are currently receiving