KY HB321

Certified family child-care home providers and licensed type II child-care centers (serving 7-12 children) may receive Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for enrolled children participating in the federal Child Care and Development Fund program.

Child care providers who meet CCAP income guidelines and serve at least 3 unrelated children may apply for CCAP subsidies for their own children enrolled at their facility.

Providers who commit intentional program violations (false statements, misrepresentation, or concealment of facts) face disqualification from CCAP for 12 months (first offense), 24 months (second offense), or permanently (third offense).

The bill adds a new definition for "licensed type II child-care center" as a center regularly providing care for 7-12 children, including no more than 12 children related to the licensee.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services must promulgate administrative regulations establishing the process and procedures for these provider payment and application provisions.