| Components (FAQ) |
Eligibility Component Eligibility will be determined by a staff member based on the information you provide on your application for assistance. Eligibility is based on income, family size and other information. Recertification Component  Every six months parents are required to recertify to determine if they are still eligible for assistance based on the information that is submitted to our office. Failure to submit the requested information in a timely manner will result in termination from the program, and a new application would need to be completed, and eligibility determined. Monitoring Component Each caregiver/provider that contracts with our program will be subject to at least one annual unannounced visit/inspection of their home or facility by a staff member from our office. These inspections are done in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that Oklahoma Department of Health and Human Services requirements are being followed. Improvement Grant Component Providers contracting with our Program are allowed to apply for grants to improve the health, safety or quality of their facility. Grant amounts range from $1,000-$1,500. Must contract for a minimum of six months prior to application. Resource and Referral Component Our Program coordinates with the Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association at Southeastern Oklahoma State University to assist families with child care resources. We also collaborate with SOSU to produce a newsletter of helpful information to providers, and to assist with expenses and supplies for their resource center. Training Component Our Training & Events Coordinator coordinates training experiences for our providers as well as our CCA staff. Events Component Throughout the year the Training & Events Coordinator plans activities and events that are educational, fun, and informative for parents, providers, children, and our communities. Health and Safety Component Monitoring of daycare facilities and staff ensure state immunization and other health and safety procedures are maintained. |