Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (Provider Contracting)

Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (Provider Contracting) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Office of Childhood. Contracts with licensed or approved child care providers to serve subsidy-eligible low-income families, providing direct payments for care. Supports high-quality early childhood education and care in safe environments.

Child Care Subsidy Providers | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Child Care Subsidy Providers Child care providers serve an important role in our community. Not only do they provide an environment that offers children access to early learning, providers contracted with the Child Care Subsidy Program lessen the burden of the cost of care for subsidy-eligible families across the state.

Subsidy payments offset the cost of child care, leaving parents responsible for a portion of that cost. The cost to the parent is known as the sliding fee, which is determined based on the household size and income, and can range from $1 per year to $5 per day. Providers who are accredited, serving a disproportionate number of children, non-traditional hours, and/or children with special needs may also be eligible for an enhanced rate.

Child Care Subsidy Provider Portal Become a New Child Care Subsidy Provider Child Care Provider Application Checklists New License-Exempt Providers New Six or Fewer Providers Child Care Business Information Solution (CCBIS) Child Care Payment Rate Spreadsheet Child Care Data System Information To apply for a child care subsidy contract, visit the Child Care Subsidy Provider Portal Renew Child Care Subsidy Provider Contract Child Care Provider Renewal Checklists Renewing Licensed Providers Renewing License-Exempt Providers/Summer Camps Renewing Six or Fewer Providers Child Care Business Information Solution (CCBIS) Child Care Payment Rate Spreadsheet Health & Safety Standards Child Care Data System Information To renew an existing subsidy contract, visit the Child Care Subsidy Provider Portal Subsidy Provider Training Requirements Initial and annual training is required for all providers who are contracted with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to provide care to children eligible for child care subsidy.

All direct care staff/volunteers are required to have six hours of training in each contract year. Individuals required to take training include: Anyone else who is counted in the child/child care staff member ratio Please review the Training Requirements for Child Care Providers Contracted with Subsidy and view the Subsidy Orientation Training.

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