How much does dhs pay for daycare

The part-time rate pays for care used 4 hours or less per day while the full-time rate pays for care used over 4 hours and up to 24 hours per day. Can I charge parents more than what DHS pays or for specific fees?

You cannot charge the parent any additional amounts including the difference between the DHS rate and your private pay rate. You also cannot charge fees for times when care is not provided, such as vacation or termination fees.

Certain fees are allowed such as enrollment fees, transportation fees and activity fees as long as these fees are clearly posted and you charge non-DHS parents the same fees. How will I know if a child has been approved to attend my facility? When a child has been approved for child care at your facility, you will receive a Provider Notice of Action. This notice will tell you the effective date of the approval and the type of care authorized.

If it has been approved, the swipes entered will be approved. If care has not been approved, the swipes will show as denied. If you need assistance accessing or using the Provider Web once you have a contract, call What do I need to do if I think a parent is using care fraudulently?

Will I receive something from DHS to use for filing my income taxes? This would be considered an ownership change. Business entity changes require a new license, stars and contract. Ownership changes require a new license, stars and contract. What do I need to do if I change my banking information? If you change bank accounts, you must contact Conduent at Skip to main content.

How do I get a contract? Skip to Main Content. Go to TN. Print This Page. Go to Search. Child Care Services. DHS is committed to promoting early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and educationally rich.

Child Care Payment Assistance. Child Care Resources for Providers. Find Child Care. Do you need child care payment assistance while you work or attend school? You may be eligible for Smart Steps Child Care Payment Assistance if you meet the following eligibility requirements: Must be employed no less than 30 hours per week, or be enrolled and attending a post-secondary education program full-time, or a combination of both Must have a child between ages six 6 weeks old through five 5 years old Household gross income must be below the 85th percentile of the State Median Income SMI for Tennessee.

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