Child Care and Development Programs
FY 2011-12 Budget Act
Center-based Direct Services
The following are the governing rates for fiscal year 2011-12 for center-based direct service contracts:
The standard reimbursement rate (SRR) is $34.38 per child day of enrollment (CDE) or $8,595 per annum based on 250 days of operation (Education Code Section 8265 (B) and State Budget Act of 2011, item 6110-194-0001, provision 10).
Adjustment Factors
Applicable to reimbursement in accordance with the SRR (Education Code Section 8265.5)
| Children Meeting Specified Criteria | Adjustment Factor | Adjusted SRR as $34.38 | Adjusted Latchkey |
|---|---|---|---|
Infants (birth up to 18 months) |
1.7 |
$58.45 per CDE |
na |
Toddlers (18 months up to 36 months) |
1.4 |
$48.13 per CDE |
na |
Family Child Care Homes infants and toddlers (birth up to 36 months) |
1.4 |
$48.13 per CDE |
na |
Exceptional Needs |
1.2 |
$41.26 per CDE |
$29.00 per CDE |
Limited or Non-English Proficient |
1.1 |
$37.82 per CDE |
$26.59 per CDE |
Children At Risk of Abuse or Neglect |
1.1 |
$37.82 per CDE |
$26.59 per CDE |
Severely Handicapped |
1.5 |
$51.57 per CDE |
$36.26 per CDE |
The part-day State Preschool daily rate is $21.22 per CDE or $3,714 per annum for 175 days of operation (State Budget Act of 2011, item 6110-196-0001, provision 10).
The rate for Bay Area Handicapped programs is $54.95 per CDE.
Age Classifications for Eligibility
| Age Classification and Time Base | Center-Based | Regional Market Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | Birth up to 18 months |
Birth up to 24 months |
| Toddlers | 18 months up to 36 months |
na |
| Preschool Age | 36 months up to Kindergarten |
24 month up to age 6 |
| School Age | Kindergarten up to age 13 |
6 years up to 13 years |
| Time base: Full-time | 6.5 + hours per day |
30 + hours per week |
