Basis for Allowable Child Care Rate of Payments 400-28-135-05
(Revised 2/1/2022 ML #3654)
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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 they turn 18 months
- Toddler – 18 months to 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
- 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).
- A court order or similar documentation indicating the child is under court supervision.
- 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.
