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Child Care
Program Information
Helping
to pay for child care is one of the many supportive services provided
by Clark County Department of Job and Family Services.
If the parent is working, attending school or
taking part in vocational training, the family may qualify for child care
subsidy.
Payments are made to certified child care providers
or centers under contract with the department. Becoming a certified provider
is a simple process. Often families can use their same provider and payments
can start upon certification.
Parents Needing
Assistance of Child Care
Parents requesting child care subsidy, should call one of our child care
eligibility specialist. They can discuss the program and/or schedule an
appointment. Services are available on a limited walk in basis at the Workplus
building
The eligibility specialist will
individually determine based on your specific information. However, some basic
requirements are:
-Employed or participating in a training or educational activity
-Income
guidelines are based on family size and gross monthly income
There is a co-payment
amount that parents must pay to the provider of their child care. The co-payment
amount is based on the income and size of the family. Only providers under
contract with the department can be utilized to provide the child care. For a
listing of providers, you can contact Child Care Connections at 323-4211. Child
Care Connections is one of our partners at the Workplus building.
Becoming a
Child Care Provider
Persons interested in contracting
with the Department to provide child care services, should contact one of
our licensing specialists listed below.
Applicants must supply references,
obtain a medical evaluation, sign releases for local police records check,
provide fingerprints for a criminal background check, and meet health and
safety standards. Also, a five day training class paid for by the
Department, is required prior to certification.
Certified Type B providers
are self-employed contractors with the Department. The homes are
inspected at least twice per year, one being unannounced. The homes used by
the providers must meet the safety standards, such as fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, first-aid kits, and well water certification if necessary.
Child Care Applications and
Resources Page
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