Parental Choice Provisions Included in CCDF Regulations

CCDF-ACF-PIQ-2011-01

Publication Date: January 5, 2011
Current as of:

Purpose

This policy interpretation clarifies that the parental choice provisions included in CCDF regulations do not preclude a Lead Agency from establishing policies that require child care providers serving subsidized children to meet certain quality requirements, including those specified within a quality improvement system, provided that the Lead Agency does so in a manner consistent with the CCDF parental choice requirements.  Lead Agencies have flexibility to establish requirements for child care providers that serve children receiving subsidies, which may be reflected as distinct levels or ratings within a quality improvement system.  In establishing such policies, the Lead Agency must continue to allow parents to choose from a range of child care provider categories and types as outlined in regulation.

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