CDA Provider Referral Program

CDA is happy to announce the launch of our Provider Referral Program!

As this is a new service for families, CDA needs to build the referral list and requests your participation. We anticipate being able to begin providing CDA enrolled families with referrals by Spring 2019.

How do I participate?

To be eligible for referrals you must:

  • Opt in and sign a participation agreement.
  • Be a licensed family child care home or licensed child care center.
  • Be in good standing with CDA, Community Care Licensing (CCL) and the YMCA Child Care Resource Services (CDA will not refer providers on Probationary. Status with CCL or on Do Not Refer Status with the YMCA)

To download a participation agreement, click the button below:

Download Agreement Form

How will it work?

Upon request, CDA will refer enrolled families to licensed child care providers who have opted in and are actively participating on CDA’s Alternative Payment Program. Providers will be selected randomly and basic contact information will be supplied to the family.  The family chooses if they want to make contact with the provider or not.  Families will receive up to 4 provider names per request.

Am I obligated to take a family who is referred?

You have no obligation to enroll a family who is referred to you. You will continue to have the ability to accept families or not based on your capacity or other policies.

Nor does a family have an obligation to choose your program.  The referral process is a service to help families find child care quickly, but they still have the ultimate choice in where to place their children.

Do I have to receive referrals?

Providers are not required to enroll on CDA’s Provider Referral Program and if you choose not to be involved it will not impact your participation on the Alternative Payment Program.

When will I start receiving referrals?

We must have a good pool of providers participating before we can make referrals. We anticipate by Spring 2019 we will have enough providers to have opted in to announce to families this new service.  Once we begin making referrals we cannot guarantee how often your name will be referred as it will be based on a randomized selection or if families will choose you.

I want to participate, what do I need to do?

To participate we need you to opt in. Download the CDA Provider Referral Participation Agreement form here and return to CDA. You may submit your completed and signed form by mail, drop off at our offices, or upload via CDA’s website.

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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