Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-5002 - Provider Participation Requirements

A. To be considered for inclusion in the CCR&R database, a provider shall submit the following information to the Contractor for the provider's SDA:

1. Provider's name;

2. Address;

3. Phone number;

4. Days and times the facility is open;

5. Ages of children accepted;

6. Capacity;

7. Regulatory affiliation, if any;

8. Meals provided to children in care;

9. Training and experience;

10. Accreditation;

11. Fees;

12. School transportation;

13. DES Provider ID, if applicable;

14. The provider's choice of listing status; and

15. DHS Child Development Center (CDC) or Small Group Home (SGH) number.

B. Regulated Providers: Before adding a regulated provider to the CCR&R database, the Contractor shall confirm the provider's regulatory affiliation with the appropriate regulatory agency. For the purpose of this subsection, confirmation of the regulatory affiliation is based solely on the accuracy of the information obtained from the regulatory agency.

C. Registered Providers: The provisions in this subsection govern provider participation requirements for registered family child care providers.

1. In addition to the information listed in subsection (A), a registered family child care provider shall complete and submit to the Contractor, on Department-approved forms, a notarized sworn statement and a notarized certification statement attesting that the provider is not subject to exclusion or removal from the CCR&R database under any of the grounds specified in A.R.S. § 41-1967(E).

2. Before adding a registered family child care provider to the CCR&R registry and database, a Contractor shall review the provider's sworn statement and certification statement described in subsection (C)(1) and include on the registry only those providers who affirm that they are not subject to exclusion or removal under A.R.S. § 41-1967(E).

3. Before adding a registered family child care provider to the CCR&R registry and database, a Contractor shall receive clearance from the Department that neither a provider nor anyone providing care in the provider's home has had a child abuse or neglect investigation that has been substantiated by Child Protective Services (CPS) in this state.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-5002

Adopted effective August 11, 1976 (Supp. 76-4). Section repealed effective November 8, 1982 (Supp. 82-6). New Section adopted effective November 19, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2956, effective July 1, 2002 (Supp. 02-2).