PS2 Instructions – Section K (Child Care)

This is a list with descriptions of each Section K (Child Care) field in IMS.

Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Rate

Special needs unit type or rate: a child care rate paid to child care providers in addition to the rate paid for a typical child for children meeting the definition of a child with disabilities. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities, 340:40-9-3. Notices regarding child care eligibility, […]

Rate Child Care

Rate, child care – the daily amount paid to a licensed and contracted child care provider for a child approved for Child Care Subsidy benefits. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-5-1. Child care plan; 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities; 340:40-9-2. Case changes; 340:40-10-4. Child care electronic benefit transfer (EBT) payment process; […]

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

IFSP – this term is an acronym for Individualized Family Service Plan. SoonerStart staff and the parent or guardian completes an IFSP when a child birth to three years of age is in need of early intervention services. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP – this term is an acronym for Individualized Education Program. Staff from the local school district and the parent or guardian completes an IEP for a child in need of special education services. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy:  340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities. SSP:  340:15-3-1. Eligibility and available services.