Changes to Sign In and Sign Out Sheets
Providers – you will be receiving a notice regarding upcoming changes to sign in/sign out sheets. As of July 1, 2012, you will be required to use a standardized form. This decision was the result of a collaboration between the Early Childhood Services Bureau, Quality Assurance/Child Care Licensing, and CACFP.
You may start using the new sheets now, but are not required until 7/1/2012. Please call us with questions!
Payment Delay
We have received notice that about 20% of state payments processed yesterday are experiencing a 1-day delay, and should arrive on Saturday instead of Friday this week.
DEAP CCR&R and Early Childhood Services Bureau – Fiscal apologizes for the delay.
What’s New in the R&R
*Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the R&R team in Miles City–Jolene Paxson joins us as the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Eligibility Specialist. Welcome, Jolene!
*Montana’s Infant/Toddler Early Learning Guidelines are online! Check them out at the Early Childhood Project. Click on What’s New.
*11th Annual Shaping the Future Conference in Glendive will be held April 9-10, featuring speakers Dr. Walter Fleming (Native American Studies Department Head at MSU), Ronn Moccasin (Frazer, MT Educator in Assiniboine Culture and Language), Meg Cech (International Communication Learning Institute Trainer and 3rd Grade Teacher), and Dr. Tammy Elser (Indian Education Implementation Specialist at Montana OPI). Workshops on Saturday are especially for early childhood professionals!
We have brochures in both the Miles City and Glendive CCR&R offices, or you can call Brenda Stockert at Dawson Community College, 377-9463 or 800-821-8320.
*Children’s Soup for the Provider’s Soul Annual Conference in Bozeman will be held April 17 at Bozeman First Station 3. The conference features acclaimed children’s musician Julie Austin, who will spend the day teaching how to effectively use music as a tool in every aspect of your program. Expect topics on daily routines, literacy, and even conflict resolution! Sponsored by the Bozeman Mentor Network and Child Care Connections. Brochures available at DEAP CCR&R in Miles City.
*Join the Positively 4 Kids Child Care Association, Montana’s newest member of the Montana Child Care Association. Positively 4 Kids CCA meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at DEAP in Miles City. We’ll have conference call-in information soon for those who live in outlying areas and still want to participate. Membership is available for anyone who is interested in promoting the growth, quality, and stability of child care in Montana! Look for events coming from the Association soon!
Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at DEAP Miles City
Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Q&A Roundtable presented by DEAP CCR&R staff.
Bring any and all questions regarding the scholarship! Parents welcome!
No charge!
Can’t come? Call us to arrange a conference call-in! 406-234-6034 or 800-224-6034.
Please pre-register by February 16.
New Hours
Please help us spread the word:
DEAP CCR&R FAMILY SERVICES (eligibility and all aspects of the scholarship program) WILL BE OPEN AT 10 A.M. DAILY.
Please encourage families to observe these new hours.
Thanks for your patience during our transition. Provider Services (professional development, grants, and technical assistance) will continue to be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
September 1 Market Rates
|
Child Daily |
Child Hourly |
Infant Daily |
Infant Hourly |
|
| LUP |
16.50 |
2.80 |
16.60 |
2.80 |
| Family |
22.00 |
3.70 |
22.10 |
3.70 |
| Group |
23.00 |
3.70 |
23.00 |
3.60 |
| Center |
20.00 |
3.30 |
22.00 |
2.90 |
Effective September 1, 2009, these market rates will be in effect for Custer, Carter, Treasure, Powder River, Fallon, and Rosebud Counties. Remember, always report rate changes to DEAP Child Care Resource and Referral. We will automatically update LUP rates in our computer system.
Invoices, Part II
Just a reminder to child care providers that families receiving the scholarship pay ONE copay per month. The copay amount is listed on both the certification plan that you receive once the family is authorized, and also on the invoice that you receive monthly.
For example, if a family has a copay of $10 and 3 children in your care, their copay is $10. Do not charge the copay per child.
Since we’re on the topic of copays, it’s worth mentioning that any payment you receive from a family must first be applied toward the copay. Example: a family’s copay is $100 and they owe an additional $175 in over-and-above charges. They pay you $100. That means they still owe you the over-and-above charges, but their copay is satisfied for the month. Any charges beyond copays are the responsibility of the provider to collect.
Please call with questions!
Market Rate Survey
Thanks to all who returned their market rate survey postcards. At this point in time, no decision has been made on the market rate. We are asking providers to please be patient.
The market rate information is currently being analyzed, and we have been advised that the rate increase that usually happens on July 1 will not be happening on the first this year. At this time, we do not have any further information, but we will be letting you know as soon as we hear the decision!
Update to Sliding Fee Scale
The Sliding Fee Scale update will go into effect on June 1. Please click on the tab at the top for the newest scale. We have copies of the entire scale at our office.
If you think you may qualify for child care assistance, please contact our office! We may be able to help. Call 800-224-6034 or 406-234-6034.
