Provider Rate Information Sample Clauses

Provider Rate Information. 1. Providers must report their rates and other fees charged either on the Provider Registration Form or by providing a rate sheet that is used with parents. Rate information must be reported to The Early Childhood Connection. a) Licensed providers must report rates for all ages of children for which the provider is licensed. 2. Providers cannot charge clients on the Subsidy Program different rates than they charge the general public. 3. Providers can charge any rate; however, the Early Childhood Connection will only pay up to the State maximum reimbursement rate, which is set by DWSS based on provider type, geographical area, and the child’s care level. 4. A full time and part time daily rate must be established in order for payment to be made by the Early Childhood Connection Program upon initial enrollment with the program, and any time the provider changes the rates. 5. Payments will be made based on the following care levels regardless of how the provider classifies the children into classrooms (Note: The care level changes on the child’s birthday). a) Infant – newborn up to 1 year b) Toddler – 1 year up to 3 years c) Preschool – 3 years up to 6 years d) School Age – 6 years up to 13 years e) Special Needs –13 years up to 19 years 6. Child care rates changes need to be submitted to the Early Childhood Connection in writing within 10 days of the rate change. New rates will be effective on the 1st of the month following the 30 day notice as long as all required documentation has been submitted and received (Example: rates submitted on June 5th will be effective August 1st).