18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 18-17-5.1 - Parental Choice

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations require that child care assistance provided through certificates permit parents to choose from child care categories and be provided information regarding the range of provider options. MDHS makes the following choices available to parents:

A. Child Care Provider Categories:

1) Center Based

2) Family Child Care

3) In-Home Care

B. Providers are regulated in one of three categories:

1) Licensed

2) Registered

3) License Exempt

C. Parents participating in the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) must select a CCPP approved provider.

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.1

45 CFR 98.30; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: October 2021

Adopted 3/6/2020

Amended 11/1/2021

Amended 5/15/2023