Child care services

Child care services

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child support

Education; Child care services

Monetary assistance provided by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for support of the child.

school-age child care

Education; Child care services

Child care programs provided before and after school, during summers and on school holidays for children from kindergarten to age 13 years. Programs are also referred to as after-school child care.

nursery school

Education; Child care services

Programs designed for children who are ages 3–5 with early education experiences to prepare them for school. Programs are also referred to as preschool and/or prekindergarten programs.

part-day, part-year programs

Education; Child care services

Programs that occur for less than a full school day during the academic year.

non-traditional hours

Education; Child care services

Care provided to children at times outside of the traditional work day, e.g., during the hours between 6:00 p. M. And 7:00 a. M. , and between 7:00 a. M. And 6:00 p. M. On Saturday and Sunday.

program compliance consultants

Education; Child care services

DCD staff who are responsible for monitoring local purchasing agencies, licensed facilities and nonlicensed homes. They also provide technical assistance and consultation regarding fraud and ...

parental fee

Education; Child care services

A portion of the provider’s charge that is paid by the family approved for subsidy services. The parental fee is assessed based upon the family’s income and family size.