Transitional Subsidy & Cost of Care Plus Payments

Payments for Providers Enrolled with CDA

If you are a child care provider enrolled in CDA’s Alternative Payment Program you may be eligible for the Transitional Subsidy Payment and Cost of Care Plus Rate Payment.

CDA was also contracted by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to make these payments to eligible Stage One and Bridge Program child care providers in other counties throughout California whose County of Human Services Department is unable to provide those payments. To learn more, click here.

Transitional Subsidy Payment

One-time payment to child care providers who received payment from CDA for subsidized child care services in the month of April 2023. Payments issued in November, 2023. 

Cost of Care Plus Rate Payment

Monthly per-child payment to child care providers who received payment from CDA for subsidized child care services These payments will begin in January 2024. 

Status and Impact

Have Questions?

Our team is available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.

  • For questions about payments, contact our AP Fiscal Team at:
  • For questions about eligibility, contact your Provider Specialist at (619) 427-4411.

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