Child Care Provider

Frustration Free Provider Changes

Last Updated April 23, 2024

Article to house the link to the Provider Change Child Care Video.

Child Care Information

Last Updated July 31, 2020

Once a client has registered on the OK Benefits site, they will be able to login to enter the “My Services”, “My Benefits” pages. For steps on how to navigate to the My Services screen, please refer to article OK Benefits: How to Navigate Through My Benefits Once a customer has selected the particular case […]

Subject: OK Benefits Topics: Child Care Information, Child Care Provider, co-pay, Copayment, OK Benefits, Renewal Date

UpdatedChoice of Provider – Which Providers Can the Client Choose?

Last Updated August 23, 2024

Which child care providers are allowable?

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Child Care Locator, Child Care Provider, DHS contract, eligible provider, Provider, Star Rating

NON-PS2 Instructions (Child Care)

Last Updated July 9, 2018

This is a list with descriptions of the non-PS2 fields in the FACS Child Care Tab.

Subject: Systems Help Topics: alternative care, Authorized representative, Child Care Provider, Child Care Tab, FACS, Non-PS2 Instructions, OKDHS custody, Tribal custody

Choice of Provider

Last Updated February 25, 2016

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Child Care, Child Care Provider, Child Care Resources, Early Head Start, one star, Quality Care, Quiz, STAR Requirements, STAR Status, subsidy payment

UpdatedCoding Two Providers – Copay Exemption

Last Updated November 12, 2024

How to Exempt Copays and what providers will be exempt.

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Appendix C-4-B, Authorization, Child Care, child care center, Child Care Provider, co-pay, coding, copay, copay exempt, EKL Screen, Exempt, Exemption, provider change, second provider, two provider

STAR Status

Last Updated March 4, 2024

STAR status – a tiered system of quality and reimbursement known as “Reaching for the Stars” provides incentives for programs that meet the “star” criteria.

Subject: AFS Policy Topics: Child Care Facility, Child Care Locator, Child Care Provider, Policy, STAR, star criteria, STAR Status

EBT Card

Last Updated February 5, 2018

Initial Certification Each client approved for child care must obtain an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Before being issued an EBT card, the client must watch the child care benefits video which explains how to use the card. At the interview, the worker should instruct the client to swipe their EBT card every day the […]

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Attendance, Change, Child Care Provider, Client, Copayment, EBT, EBT card, EBT-4, Message, Month, Pending, Point of Service, POS Machine, Provider, Swipes, Worker

Special Needs Rate

Last Updated February 5, 2018

Eligibility for a Differential Rate If care for a disabled child or a child with special needs is approved and the provider has to provide additional care for the child, the provider may qualify for a special needs rate. If the child meets one of the following factors: receiving services from SoonerStart, be on an […]

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Child Care, Child Care Provider, Disabled Children, SSI

UpdatedChoice of Provider and Stars Requirements

Last Updated June 26, 2024

Finding a child care provider is the family’s responsibility. The family may select a child care center, a child care home, or an in-home provider. Whatever type of facility the family chooses, the facility must be licensed through DHS and have a contract with DHS to accept the child care subsidy. Families can enroll their […]

Subject: Child Care Subsidy Topics: Child Care, Child Care Provider, Contract, daycare, Eligibility, Stars

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Topic: Child Care Provider