ARPA Survey

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Survey

ALL child care providers who received or plan to receive federal ARPA funding through grants and/or stipends MUST complete the revised ARPA Survey from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) even if you already completed and submitted the previous version prior to July 13, 2022.

To access the ARPA Survey, click the button below.

ARPA Survey

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions by visiting the CDSS FAQ webpage.

FAQs

Have Questions?

Please contact the CDSS Child Care and Development Division at ccpb@dss.ca.gov or CDA’s ARPA Survey Team at ARPAsurveys@cdasd.org or (619) 427-4411 Ext. 9101.

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-exempt Providers:

When child care is authorized for a total of 30 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When childcare is authorized for a total of less than 30 hours per week the Part Time Hourly RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full program guidelines

Congratulations! You may be eligible for CDA’s program.

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We’re sorry, you may not be eligible for CDA’s program.

If you would like to receive a personal eligibility screening, please complete the form below:

We’re sorry, it appears you may have different need for child care services than those listed.

To receive a personal eligibility screening, please call us at: (619) 427-4411 ext. 1400