CalWORKs Stage 2 and 3 and Alternative
Payment Programs Best Practices for Program Integrity Report
The California Department of Education (CDE) releases this report
to comply with a requirement cited in Senate Bill 1104 (Chapter
229, Statutes 2004) that a survey be conducted with stakeholders
to examine current program integrity practices. Survey results
reveal the statewide disparity, with specific recommendations
for improvement.
CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Frequently Asked Questions
This page contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding CalWORKs Stage 3 child care.
Letter to CalWORKs Stage 2 Child Care Contractors
The Child Development Division (CDD) has posted this letter to all CalWORKs Stage 2 Child Care Contractors and strongly urges contractors to review it. The letter is a reminder of the permissive provisions of California Education Code Section 8263(c) that allow agencies to assist families currently receiving subsidized care a continuity of services should the families' eligibility for services end.
Letter to CalWORKs Child Care Contractors
The CDD has posted this letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
concerning termination of services to families and children receiving CalWORKs Stage 3 child care, consistent with the 2011 Budget Act.
Child Care and Development Contract Program Types and Prefixes
Child Care Services Reports
Contractors are required to submit a variety of reports throughout
the contract period. This submission schedule identifies the mandatory
reports and their due dates.
Child
Development Permits (Outside Source)
Service providers in receipt of child care funds from the CDE
to deliver care and/or provide instruction are required to employ
qualified staff with appropriate child development permits. Learn
about the various permits and their educational requirements at
the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Web site.
- Child Development Permit Matrix (Outside Source)
- Child Development Permit Matrix - School-Age Emphasis (Outside Source)
Compliance Monitoring
This tool is organized around the seven dimensions examined during a Federal Program Monitoring or a Contract Monitoring Review to help answer the question: "What must a program do to be considered compliant under this dimension?"
- Federal Program Monitoring/Contract Monitoring Review Instrument–Child Development (PDF; 55KB; 9pp.)
Federal Program Monitoring review instrument for Child Development applicable for 2011-12 Cycle B review.
Consultant
Directory
Each county within California is assigned
a child development consultant available to work with providers
in addressing their specific needs.
Data Reporting
The federal government requires states to collect data about families served with child care services funds. In addition, State and federal legislators require data about the Child Development Division’s programs and services in order to develop public policy for child care and development services in California, and to justify funding changes to expand availability of services throughout the State. The Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) was created to collect these required data. CDMIS also provides useful reports and management tools for contractors. This section explains the features of CDMIS including how to submit your monthly data through a secure Web site. Please note that in addition to CDMIS, there are currently separate reporting systems for the Centralized Eligibility List and Resource and Referral programs.
Desired Results for Children and Families, a result-driven process, asks educators to document the developmental progress made by children and families toward the achievement of specific results.
E-mail Distribution List Subscription
Beginning July 1, 2008, the Child Development Division (CDD) will notify Executive Directors and Program Directors of CDD contract agencies by e-mail only regarding critical documents and new instructions or requirements. All Executive Directors and Program Directors who contract with CDD are required to subscribe. In addition, CDD contractors and any other interested organizations or persons may subscribe to the Program Information e-mail list to receive periodic and updated information on CDD programs and services.
This page displays the fiscal resources available to CDE funded child development services contractors.
Commonly used child development services contract implementation documents can be obtained from this page.
Funding Terms and Conditions/Program Support Requirements
In conjunction with California Education Code and Title 5, California Code of Regulations, these documents are prepared by contract type and represent a compilation of required program implementation practices.
- Funding Terms and Conditions for Child Development Contracts for FY 2011-12
- Program Requirements for Child Development Support Contracts
Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) Forms
Local Child Care and Development Planning Council reporting and transfer request forms.
Management Bulletins
The Child Development Division periodically issues Management
Bulletins to provide legal and regulatory information to child
development contractors and other interested parties. This resource
also includes prior child care funding announcements issued since
the 2000 calendar year to the present.
Reimbursement Ceilings for Subsidized Child Care
Maximum reimbursements (ceilings) for subsidized child care provided through programs that are subject to the Regional Market Rate (RMR) Survey of California Child Care Providers. These reimbursement ceilings become effective on October 1, 2006.
Resource and Referral Program Service Data Report
The on-line data report (CD 2504E) completed by Resource and Referral contractors and instructions regarding obtaining an agency password and completing reports.
Statute and Regulation Clarification Regarding Selection of Regional Market Rate Ceilings and Reimbursement Calculations
This document clarifies the statutes and regulations regarding selection of the Regional Market Rate (RMR) ceiling and reimbursement calculations.
Webinar on Child Care and Development Contract Information
This webinar was presented on March 30, 2010, and provides details on how to secure and maintain a child development contract.
