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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 92 CHAPTER 9: CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROVIDER ORIENTATION AND PAYMENT ENROLLMENT 9.0. General Provisions Since Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Facilities are required by law to be licensed prior to accepting either private-pay or subsidized children for care, they generally come into the child care system because of regulation. Some home-based providers also enter the child care system for regulation because they care for children privately or want to be placed in the Child Care Resource and Referral’s (CCR&R) provider referral system or wish to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These regulated programs/providers do not participate in enrollment unless and until they accept certificates. Upon initial contact with the CCR&R office to inquire about becoming a Child Care Provider, the potential provider will be given a general overview of the child care provider application process, including information regarding WV CARES, and WV STARS, child care payment training and other CCR&R resources. The CCR&R staff will take the opportunity to register the individual for an upcoming Provider Orientation and Payment Enrollment training. All potential child care providers will be referred to a local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. A child care provider will not be eligible for payment until the successful completion of the Provider Payment Training and has been issued a license or certificate of registration from the Child Care Regulatory unit. Unregulated providers such as in-home providers, come into the system when they agree to accept certificates. Parents who are eligible for subsidy will not be permitted to select a provider who has not been issued a provider certificate of registration or Licensure. 9.1. Overview: Enrolling Providers in the Subsidy System A potential child care provider who seeks to be reimbursed through the child care certificate system must attend Provider Orientation and Payment Enrollment through their local CCR&R. Enrollment consists of two distinct parts: Provider Orientation and Payment Enrollment. Potential providers need to attend Provider Orientation and Payment Enrollment in only one county even if they care for children from more than one county. The potential provider shall be informed that no payment will be made to any person or facility operating an unlicensed center, an unlicensed family child care facility or an unregistered family child care home. 9.1.1. When the parent selects a new child care provider or one who has been closed: 9.1.1.1. The provider must have received a Certificate of Registration prior to the parent’s application for child care services or notification of a change in provider.