Caretaker and Provider Contract for Services 400-28-115-10

(Revised 10/1/11 ML #3278)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-10

 

When a caretaker chooses a child care provider, there is generally a contract outlining what is expected of the family for situations of absences, holidays, vacations, and termination of services.

 

A contract detailing the conditions related to payment for unscheduled absences, holidays and vacations, as well as termination of services is often entered into between a caretaker and the child care provider chosen. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is neither a party of nor subject to any contract or any terms therein included.

• CCAP will not be paid while the provider is absent for any reason (e.g. medical, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• CCAP will not be paid while the caretaker(s) is absent for any reason (e.g. medical, temporary illness, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• CCAP pays for child care for a child’s absence if the absence meets the criteria in Section 400-28-80-25, Absent Days for Illness section of this manual

A contract may require that a notice of termination be given and the provider may request payment for that period of time. CCAP will not reimburse costs incurred because of a termination agreement unless the child was present and was provided care during that period of time.

 

Providers must NOT charge CCAP caretakers more than they are charging their lowest charged private pay families.