Timeliness

How Timeliness is Calculated for Child Care An application for child care must be completed within two working days once the interview is completed and all needed verification to determine eligibility has been received. Timeliness is tracked and reported for each individual child care authorization. For child care certifications, the computer system compares the authorization […]

Special Needs Rate

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 […]

Joint Custody

When a child lives with each parent for part of the month Each parent’s eligibility is considered separately when joint or shared custody of a child occurs. Two cases should be set up if both parents qualify for subsidized child care benefits. The child is considered a member of each parent’s household. The worker only […]

EPPIC

On how EPPIC relates to Child Care What is it? The EBT system for Child Care (EPPIC) is used to track time and attendance and make payments for children approved for child care subsidy in Oklahoma To get a password for EPPIC, Form 10SC002E, A Password Request for EBT Child Care Administrative Terminal Functions should […]

UpdatedCitizenship & Social Security Number Requirements

Requirements Within the Household Composition

Choice of Provider and Stars Requirements

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 […]

UpdatedAge Requirements

Age requirements for child care

Child Care Guidelines

Clients receiving Child Care benefits must meet these responsibilities: Choose a child care provider that has a valid contract with DHS Do not choose a one star child care center Do not choose a child care home for which I work Swipe EBT card every day that child attends child care facility Never swipe attendance […]

UpdatedSanctions Process – Failure to Participate

Sanctions Process

How Do I Create a Child Care Case?

The following are instructions on how to create a Child Care case using the PS1B transaction in IMS. In IMS, type ps1b Press Enter Tab to Case Number field and enter J Tab to Section Field and enter E Enter App Date in MM/DD/YY format Enter Supervisor Number Enter Worker Number Enter County Number Enter […]