Provider Requirements
Providers are key to the learning experiences of all children in their care, and the quality of care is closely tied to the skills and knowledge of providers. All providers who receive a Care 4 Kids subsidy are required to complete the Federal Health and Safety Orientation Training and Ongoing Professional Development to build their knowledge and skills. To learn more information, click on your provider type below:
- Center Based Programs
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Licensed Family Child Care Provider staff (teacher assistants and substitutes)
- License-Exempt Programs Administered by Public/Private Schools or Municipalities
- Unlicensed Relative Child Care Provider
Provider Requirement Flowchart
To better understand how provider compliance is tracked please click here, Provider Compliance Timeline
For more information on the Criminal Background Check Requirements please visit: https://www.ctoec.org/background-checks/