Policy Updates
The following are important updates that may affect you and the families you serve.
New First Aid and CPR Policy & Procedures for Family Childcare Providers and Approved Home Providers effective Nov. 2022 First Aid & CPR Procedures
Some Childcare Assistance policies have returned to Pre-COVID practices effective 05/01/22. Read a summary here SUMMARY Return to Normal Policies
Childcare Attendance and Enrollment Study — Read notice to providers here — Attendance & Enrollment Study – Provider Notice
The COVID 19 supplemental/differential monthly payment has been extended through December 2023 — Differential payment MUST be used to offset additional costs to families — Read notice– Differential Payment Provider Notice 2022-2023
**The acknowledgement form that MUST be signed to continue to receive this differential payment can be found here — Differential Acknlowledgement Form 2022-2023
Rate increase for CENTERS and COPAY WAIVER effective Nov. 1st, 2021 — read detailed letter here – Rate increase & copay PROVIDER letter Nov 2021
Copayment reduction for some families eff. May 01, 2021 — Read notice — Copay Reduction 05-01-2021 PROVIDER letter
Enrollment-based payment extended through December 31, 2021 — Read notice — Provider Notice to Extend Enrollment Based Subsidy Payment through December 2021
See provider notice for more information regarding the COVID 19 supplemental payments- Provider Notice 3-3-2021
Provider Notice-Extensions and supplemental payments through June 2021 – Dated 02-18-2021
Provider Notice-School age extension Feb 2021 – Dated 01-28-2021
Provider Notice Child Care Extensions – Dated 12-28-2020
School age extension letter to providers – Dated 12-22-2020
Covid 19 Supplemental Payment Letter – December 2020
Childcare Standards COVID-19 – September 2020
Reimbursement-Payment Announcement COVID-19 – September 2020
Emergency and Disaster Child Care Policy – March 2020
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New requirements for Summer Youth Camps accepting subsidies — Read informational flyer — 2021 Summer Camp Subsidy Requirements
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IVR Interactive Voice Response Information for PROVIDERS and PARENTS
Click on the following packet for information regarding calling in childcare attendance using a telephone (IVR) system. Packet includes an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page and a parent CONTACT FORM to ensure the NJCK department has the most recent/accurate phone numbers for parents:
IVR Information PACKET – Effective January 2021
*Please Note: Use of the IVR system has been postponed until further notice. Providers will continue to receive automatic payment based on enrollment through June 30, 2021.
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