Basis for Allowable Child Care Rate of Payments 400-28-135-05

(Revised 10/1/20 ML #3574)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-04

 

The allowable amount of child care is based on:

  • Type of provider
  • Household income
  • Household size
  • Level of Care
  • Child’s Age
    • Infant care - birth through the month of their first birthday
    • Toddler – 1 and 2 years through the month of their third birthday
    • Preschool – 3 to 5 years through the month of their sixth birthday
    • School Age - 6 to 13 years through the month of their thirteenth birthday
    • Youth ages 13 – 19 years of age who are special needs children or courted order child care

     

  • A child who meets the definition of disability and who is attending a Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) provider will be eligible to receive an additional 10% of the state max rate.
    • Written verification is required and should state the nature of the special needs and if for a child age thirteen (13) under age
  1. A qualified health professional, a physician, physician's assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, qualified mental health professional as defined by KRS 600.020 (48) or registered nurse defined by KRS 314.011(5).
  2. A court order or similar documentation indicating the child is under court supervision.
  3. An Individual Education Program (IEP) provided by the school.

NOTE: A child that is receiving SSI would still need the written verification explained above

  • Verification is not mandatory and is only required to receive the additional 10% of the state max rate.