Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

San Diego Emergency Child Care Services for Essential Workers
and At-Risk Populations Application

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1. Am I eligible for the financial assistance for child care services? How can I apply?

Please review the eligibility requirements and complete an application at www.sandiegoforeverychild.org/covid19.

2. I submitted an application, what is the status?

Due to the high volume of inquires at this time, we are not able to provide individual status updates. However, a YMCA or CDA representative will contact you via phone or email within 3 business days of receiving your application. If the amount of applicants exceeds the funding available, applicants will receive an email notifying them they will be placed on a waitlist in the event more funding becomes available.

3. I completed the application, but it says I was denied. Why am I not eligible?

It could be due to one of these reasons:

  • You selected that you are currently receiving services with CDA, YMCA, or PCG and therefore you are not eligible for emergency child care services. You will need to contact the agency you are enrolled with to change or increase your child care services.

  • You selected that you (or the second parent if a two-parent home) are able to work remotely, therefore you are not eligible for emergency child care services

4. What if I made a mistake when completing my application? How can I fix it?

If you made a mistake in your application, please immediately submit another one using a different device or browser. If you are eligible for services and space is still available, the last application submitted will be the one used to determine your eligibility for child care services.

5. I was contacted by YMCA or CDA to discuss my application but I am not sure who to call back?

If you were contacted by CDA, please call us at (619) 427-4411 x1410 or by email at enrollments@cdasd.org.

If you were contacted by YMCA CRS, please call us at (619) 521-3055 x2505 or by email at apintake@ymca.org.

6. I submitted an application, but need a child care provider.

Call the YMCA Resource and Referral line at 1-800-481-2151 to receive referrals for licensed child care providers who are open at this time. Please be aware, that not having a child care provider may delay the process or make you ineligible for child care services. Your provider must be located in San Diego County.

7. Are there any age requirements for the child care services?

Children who are 0-12 years old are eligible to receive Emergency Child Care Services. Children who are 13-21 years of age are only eligible if they are currently on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the parent confirms that child care is needed.

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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 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full Program Guidelines

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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