Provide the website link to the page where the aggregate number of serious injuries, deaths, and substantiated instances of child abuse are posted. If checked, identify the entity and describe the sliding fee scale policies the local entity(ies) can set. Paying prospectively prior to the delivery of services. [ ]Yes. How are the funds tracked and method of oversight. Pending completion of all background check components in 98.43(b), the prospective staff member must be supervised at all times by an individual who received a qualifying result on a background check described in 98.43(b) within the past 5 years (98.43(c)(4)) and the prospective staff member must have completed and received satisfactory results on either the FBI fingerprint check or a fingerprint check of the state/territory criminal registry or repository in the state where the prospective staff member resides. Payment Rates for Child Care Providers - Effective January 1, 2022 GROUP 1A COUNTIES. Describe and provide the citation by answering the questions below. licensed, license-exempt), and the age of the children in care. Describe: ExceleRate provides a MOU template for providers. National average weekly child care rates : 2021: 2019: 2021: 2019 : One child: One child: Two children: Two children: Nanny* $694 : $565 : $715 : $585: Child care center* $226 . Is your state or territory a Compact State? All sponsor organizations provide the exact same rate of reimbursement. Describe any variations in the standard(s) by category of care (i.e. Excessive unexplained absences despite multiple attempts by the Lead Agency or designated entity to contact the family and provider, including the prior notification of a possible discontinuation of assistance. d.Families must have the option to voluntarily report changes on an ongoing basis during the minimum 12-month eligibility period. Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: Indian tribe(s) and/or tribal organization(s), at the option of individual tribes. Provide an overview of the Lead Agency's proposed approach (e.g., cost estimation model, cost study/survey, etc. Once a draft is completed, the Committee and HFS will seek sponsorship of the bill from a Member of the General Assembly for presentation in the Spring 2012 session. If any of the responses above are different for exempt child care homes, describe the ratio and group size requirements for license-exempt family child care home providers. [ ] f.Working with entities that may provide other child support services. Describe the strategies that the state/territory is developing and implementing for strengthening child care providers' business practices. [ ] a. Lead Agencies must also include a description of how a family or child care provider can use these resources and services to obtain developmental screenings for children who receive subsidies and who might be at risk of cognitive or other developmental delays, which can include social, emotional, physical, or linguistic delays (658E(c)(2)(E)(ii)). If applicable, describe the differential monitoring process and how these inspections ensure that child care center providers continue to comply with the applicable licensing standards, including health, safety, and fire standards. (ii)An amount lower than 85 percent of SMI for a family of the same size but above the Lead Agency's initial eligibility threshold that: (A)Takes into account the typical household budget of a low-income family. [ ] f.No, the state/territory has no plans for supporting accreditation. Is your state or territory an NFF State? How CCDF families or child care providers receiving CCDF can use the available resources and services to obtain developmental screenings for CCDF children at risk for cognitive or other developmental delays. i. If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. Specifically, provide the Lead Agency's definition of "timely" and describe how it ensures thatreports and/or summaries are posted within its timeframe. Describe the Lead Agency's analysis of the interaction between the additional amounts charged to families with the required family co-payment and the ability of current subsidy payment rates to provide access to care without additional fees. How does the Lead Agency define "income" for the purposes of eligibility at the point of initial determination? Describe any variations in the standards by category of care (i.e. Describe. Does the Lead Agency waive the income eligibility requirements for cases in which children receive, or need to receive, protective services on a case-by-case basis (98.20 (a)(3)(ii)(A))? Provide the citation(s) for this training requirement(s), including citations for both licensed and license-exempt providers. the knowledge and application of its early learning and developmental guidelines (where applicable); its health and safety standards (as described in section 5); and social-emotional/behavioral and mental health intervention models for young children, which can include positive behavior intervention and support models that reduce the likelihood of suspension and expulsion of children (as described in Section 2 of the Pre-Print) (98.44(b)). Provide the citation(s) for this policy or procedure. FFY 2022 Purchase of Care (POC) Child Care Rates Daily Rates Effective July 1, 2022. Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce (Addressed in Section 6), Improving on the development or implementation of early learning and developmental guidelines (Addressed in Section 6), Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system or other systems of quality improvement for child care providers and services, Improving the supply and quality of child care programs and services for infants and toddlers, Establishing or expanding a statewide system of child care resource and referral services, Supporting compliance with state/territory requirements for licensing, inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety (as described in section 5), Evaluating the quality of child care programs in the state/territory, including evaluating how programs positively impact children, Supporting providers in the voluntary pursuit of accreditation, Supporting the development or adoption of high-quality program standards related to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development, Performing other activities to improve the quality of child care services, as long as outcome measures relating to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well- being, or kindergarten entry are possible. Grace B. Hou, Secretary, IDHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 c.The Lead Agency's payment practices reflect generally accepted payment practices of child care providers who serve children who do not receive CCDF subsidies. i. Describe and include a citation for the Lead Agency's policy: Describe the procedure for providers to request background checks for staff members that resided in another state within the previous 5 years. a. Provide the citation for this policy or procedure. Describe how the Lead Agency consulted with the State Advisory Council or similar coordinating body. c. Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system. The National Fingerprint File (NFF) is a database of fingerprints, or other unique personal identification information relating to an arrested or charged individual, which is maintained by the FBI to provide positive fingerprint identification of record subjects. And families that qualify for CCAP with a parent or guardian working in child care will have their copays capped at $1. Beginning August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, TDHS also will waive co-pay costs for families currently . If checked, identify the entity and describe the payment rates and payment policies the local entity(ies) can set. These states all had rates below the 25th percentile for either some or all categories of care. E.List the citation(s) for your state/territory's policies regarding inspections for licensed CCDF in-home care (care in the child's own home) providers. [ ] Providing translation in other languages. Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: b. The following are optional elements, or elements that should be implemented to the extent practicable, in the training and professional development framework. Certify and describe how the health, safety, and well-being of children served through assistance received through CCDF will not be compromised as a result of the waiver. Describe how the alternative methodology will reflect variations by provider type, age of children, geographic location, and quality. ii. The fee is per child, with the same percentage applied for each child. i. To facilitate compiling state by state payment rates, provide the full-time weekly base payment rates in the table below. Visit MilitaryChildCare.com to learn more. Describe: Introduction and How to Approach Plan Development, 1 Define Leadership and Coordination with Relevant Systems and Funding Sources, 1.3 Consultation in the Development of the CCDF Plan, 1.4 Coordination with Partners to Expand Accessibility and Continuity of Care, 1.5 Optional Use of Combined Funds, CCDF Matching, and Maintenance-of-Effort Funds, 1.7 Coordination with Child Care Resource and Referral Systems, 1.8 Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, 2 Promote Family Engagement Through Outreach and Consumer Education, 2.1 Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency and Persons with Disabilities, 2.4 Additional Consumer and Provider Education, 2.5 Procedures for Providing Information on Developmental Screenings, 3 Provide Stable Child Care Financial Assistance to Families, 3.3 Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families, 4 Ensure Equal Access to Child Care for Low-Income Children, 4.1 Maximize Parental Choice and Implement Supply Building Mechanisms, 4.2 Assess Market Rates and Analyze the Cost of Child Care, 4.4 Implement Generally Accepted Payment Practices and Ensure Timeliness of Payments, 5 Establish Standards and Monitoring Processes to Ensure the Health and Safety of Child Care Settings, 5.2 Standards for Ratios, Group Size and Qualifications for CCDF Providers, 5.3 Health and Safety Standards and Training for CCDF Providers, 5.4 Monitoring and Enforcement Policies and Practices for CCDF Providers, 6 Recruit and Retain a Qualified and Effective Child Care Workforce, 6.2 Training and Professional Development Requirements, 6.3 Supporting Training and Professional Development of the Child Care Workforce with CCDF Quality Funds, 6.4 Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines, 7.1 Quality Activities Needs Assessment for Child Care Services, 7.3 Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) or Another System of Quality Improvement, 7.4 Improving the Supply and Quality of Child Care Programs and Services for Infants and Toddlers, 7.6 Facilitating Compliance with State Standards, 7.7 Evaluating and Assessing the Quality and Effectiveness of Child Care Programs and Services, 7.10 Other Quality Improvement Activities, 8 Ensure Grantee Program Integrity and Accountability, 8.1 Internal Controls and Accountability Measures to Help Ensure Program Integrity, Appendix A: MRS, Alternative Methodology and Narrow Cost Analysis Waiver Request Form, https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2012/econ/gus/2012-governments.html, https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/policy-guidance/ccdf-acf-pi-2009-01, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=105776, https://course.inccra.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=13644, https://courses.inccrra.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=13644, https://dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov/, https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/pages/com_communications_foia.aspx, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/MonitoringReports.aspx, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/BecomeLicensed.aspx, https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/documents/rules_377.pdf, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=87064, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Reports/MonitoringProcess.aspx, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=47400, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=10592, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/BackgroundCheckProcess.aspx, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=10153, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/ProviderLookup.aspx, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/InvestigationActions.aspx, https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/provider-search/, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/AnnualReports.aspx, https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/toddler-en/early-care-and-education/ccr-r-agencies, https://illinoiscaresforkids.com/preschool-en/child-development/milestones-by-year, https://illinoiscaresforkids.com/preschool-en/healthy-preschoolers/healthy-eating-tips, https://illinoiscaresforkids.com/families-en/family-engagement, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30355, https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/About.aspx, https://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/dev-screening/, https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/MaternalandChildHealth/Pages/Early-Intervention-Care-Coordination-Provider-Toolkit-.aspx, http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/newborn-screening, http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004070D01000R.html, http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004070D01300R.html, http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004060000090R.html, http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004080000350R.html, http://www.excelerateillinoisproviders.com/docman/resources/13-overview-of-charts/file, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/27897/documents/Forms/IL444-3455.pdf, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/DHSChildCare/ConsumerStatement.pdf, https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/resource/liheap-im-2020-02-state-median-income-estimates-for-optional-use-fy2020-and-mandatory-use-fy2021?utm_medium=rss, www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=118832, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=19540, https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/restoration-grants, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=117317, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=136091, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=38525, https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/documents/rules_407.pdf, https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/documents/rules_406.pdf, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85480, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/DHSChildCare/HSLECCCOct2018MonTool.pdf, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/DHSChildCare/HSLEFCCOct%202018MonTool.pdf, www.ilgateways.com/docman-docs/itn-trainers/itn-trainer-public/1075-itn-training-descriptions/file, https://www.inccrra.org/images/datareports/Illinois_Early_Childhood_Education_Workforce_2020_Report.pdf, https://www.excelerateillinoisproviders.com/resources/resources-by-standard-for-licensed-family-child-care, Define CCDF Leadership and Coordination with Relevant Systems and Funding Sources, Promote Family Engagement Through Outreach and Consumer Education, Provide Stable Child Care Financial Assistance to Families, Ensure Equal Access to Child Care for Low-Income Children, Establish Standards and Monitoring Processes to Ensure the Health and Safety of Child Care Settings, Recruit and Retain a Qualified and Effective Child Care Workforce, Ensure Grantee Program Integrity and Accountability. ii. a. First child 19 months and over. The salary for a child care worker can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Do training requirements vary by category of care (i.e. Describe how the Lead Agency notifies the applicant about their eligibility to work in a child care program. 2. Establishing or expanding high-quality community- or neighborhood-based family and child development centers. Certify by checking below the specific information provided to families either in hard copy or electronically. FY 23 Enrollment Form. Describe the quality information: [ ] vii. Paying for reasonable mandatory registration fees that the provider charges to private-paying parents. Licensed Day Care Center 760. For care provided less than 5 hours per day, use the part-day rate. If checked, identify the name, address, contact, and type of entities designated to receive private donated funds: d. [ ] State expenditures for PreK programs are used to meet the CCDF matching funds requirement. If the process is different based on provider type, please include that in this description. Provide the website link that contains instructions on how child care providers should initiate background check requests for a prospective employee (98.43(g)). c.Describe how the Lead Agency's QRIS, or other system for improving quality, considers how quality may look different in the different types of provider settings which participate in the QRIS or other system of quality improvement. Describe how base payment rates are adequate and enable providers to meet health, safety, quality, and staffing requirements under CCDF, and how they were established based on the most recent MRS or ACF pre-approved alternative methodology and the Narrow Cost Analysis, as reported in 4.2.1 and 4.2.5.. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services, Market Rate Survey of Licensed Child Care Programs in Illinois Fiscal Year 2021. Other. Check which optional partners the Lead Agency coordinates with and describe the coordination goals, processes and results. We also doubled our Union's training fund to help providers across . How the Lead Agency collects and disseminates information on existing resources and services available for conducting developmental screenings to CCDF parents, the general public, and where applicable, child care providers (98.15(b)(3)). Include in the description how each activity assists in the identification and prevention of agency errors. This is how they break down for family child care providers this year: 2021-2022 CACFP Reimbursement Rates. Appropriate representatives of units of general purpose local government-(658D(b)(2); 98.10(c); 98.12(b); 98.14(b)). [ ] g.Providing more intensive case management for families with children with multiple risk factors. 1. i. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government that is distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. Do training requirements vary by category of care (i.e. b. Does the Lead Agency waive the eligible activity (e.g., work, job training, education, etc.) Check and describe all activities the Lead Agency conducts, including the results of these activities, to identify unintentional program violations. Then identify which types of providers are included in these activities. Center, FCC, In-home), licensing status (i.e. Identify the most populous area of the state (defined as the area serving the highest number of CCDF children) used to complete the chart above. On July 1, 2022, TDHS increased child care payment assistance reimbursement rates by 20% across all categories of care in the Child Care Certificate Program. If your state enrolls child care staff members in the FBI Rap Back Program or a state-based rap back program, please include that in this description. DELAWARE COST OF QUALITY CHILD CARE ESTIMATOR TOOL. In this year's survey report, explore the rates charged to the general public (or the "market rate") for child care between September 2021 and April 2022. Applicant's relationship to the child. If applicable, provide the website link detailing the center-based teacher and director qualifications. Check all that apply. Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: Statewide afterschool network or other coordinating entity for out-of-school time care (if applicable). Describe: : e. Job training or educational program. Identify the CCDF-eligible family child care providers who are exempt from licensing requirements. Please include specific website links if used to provide notice. We put the safety of your child first, we hire educators with a real love for teaching children, and we'll make sure your kids are more than ready for . 2022-2023 CHILD CARE COPAYMENT SCALE (Effective October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023) Family Size. Increasing Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) reimbursement rates for all providers by 8% over 2022. The U.S. child care market size was valued at USD 60.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18 % from 2023 to 2030. smoothing transitions for children between programs or as they age into school. Include in the description how each activity assists in the identification and prevention of fraud and intentional program violations. Use rigorous data collection procedures: v.Analyze data in a manner that captures other relevant differences: b. enhancing and aligning the quality of services for infants and toddlers through. licensed, license-exempt), and the age of the children in care. July 14, 2022: Child Care and Development 2022-23 State Budget Briefing Recording; July 14, 2022: Child Care and Development 2022-23 State Budget Briefing PowerPoint; May 17, . This is how much child care costs in 2022. Restricted based on the minimum number of children in the care of the provider to meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage) requirements. Member Plus 2 or More Dependents. Describe any other strategies that the Lead Agency uses to make the CCDF Plan and Plan amendments available to the public (98.14(d)). [ ] b. Describe the process for correcting inaccuracies in reports (98.33 (a)(4)). Describe: c. Providing training and professional development to enhance child care providers' ability to provide developmentally appropriate services for infants and toddlers. b. . )-and developmental screening services available under Part B, Section 619 and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Urbana, IL, 61801 (217) 333-3252 or toll-free (800) 325-5516. Identify what agency is responsible for pursuing fraud and overpayments (e.g. Describe your state/territory's policies and practices for annual, unannounced inspections of licensed CCDF child care center providers. [ ] vi. State Advisory Council or similar coordinating body: b. a. Other. Describe: f. The Lead Agency has a timely appeal and resolution process for payment inaccuracies and disputes. In 2021, DECAL contracted with Care Solutions, Inc. to conduct a Market Rate Survey. Select your branch of service below to learn more about its child care fee assistance program: U.S. Coast Guard Fee Assistance Program. Child abuse and neglect registry or data base in any other state where the individual has resided in the past five years. licensed, license-exempt), or the age of the children in care? [ ] c. State/territory license is a "rated" license. [ ] c. Relative providers must fully comply with all health and safety training requirements. Describe: [ ] vii. Child Care Application Form. Caring for children of families in geographic areas with significant concentrations of poverty and unemployment. If checked, identify the entity and describe the eligibility policies the local entity(ies) can set. iv. [ ] d.Differential rate for infants and toddlers. Check how the state/territory connects child care providers with available federal and state/territory financial aid or other resources to pursue post-secondary education relevant for the early childhood and school-age workforce and then identify which providers are eligible for this activity. Include the information provided, ways it is provided, and any partners in this work. (Note: Additional reporting requirements are also discussed in section 3.4.3 of the Plan.). Certify and describe how the health, safety, and well-being of children served through assistance received through CCDF will not be compromised as a result of the waiver. Description of the process should include the time requirements and timeframes for: removal of any violations from the website determined on appeal to be unfounded. b. Describe: e. Coordinating with early intervention specialists who provide services for infants and toddlers with disabilities under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. part-day rate for the remainder. Who makes the determinations regarding the staff member's eligibility?

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