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Department
of Human Services Child Care
Certificate Program Online Policy Manual Child Care
Certificate Program Overview |
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ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS |
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Parental
choice is a hallmark of the Certificate Program. Parents have the option to enroll children
with one of the following types of providers that meet contract
requirements. ·
DHS Licensed centers, group homes, or
family homes; ·
DOE (Department of Education) approved
providers; ·
DMHMR (Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation) approved providers; ·
DHS Approved-Exempt providers Boys and
Girls Club centers are exempt centers as specified under state statute. With official acknowledgement by the
Director of DHS Licensing and after meeting certain agreements with the
Tennessee Association of Boys and Girls Clubs, these exempt centers can
receive certificate funds; or ·
Unregulated providers (typically close
friends or relatives). Providers wishing to receive DHS payment
for child care are responsible for signing the Provider Contract. The Contract includes all requirements for provider participation in the
certificate program. |
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