The New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Family Development has implemented an automated child care tracking and attendance system call e-Child Care (ECC).
The Urban League ECC department processes attendance discrepancy logs.
These items that MUST be in place before the ECC system can work:
Providers must have banking information on file. Banking forms and W9 can be obtained below.
Parents must have an active child care contract.
Helpful tools for providers:
Payments, transactions, and contract information can be viewed on your provider portal.
You can create your own log in by going to www.echildcarenj.org provider web portal.
Your user name is your EPPIC ID # and your temporary password is your zip code.
Attendance logs, direct deposit schedule, banking packet, calendar for closures, and staff extensions can be obtained here:
Payment requests must be submitted within 60 days of the period of service.
Failure to submit documentation within the established timeframes shall result in forfeiture of payment.
Manual attendance logs submitted must meet the following Good Cause criteria below: WFNJ cases not processed within the authorized start date CPS case not processed within the authorized start date System glitch that impacts timely payment or accurate payment Others need DFD approval
ECC provides Monthly Provider Orientations and One on One Technical Assistance for providers and parents