Member Application Requirements

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GAP Solutions Inc. is committed to providing AmeriCorps members with the resources needed to make informed decisions regarding childcare. The member eligibility requirements are determined by the individual state/territory. In our continued efforts to improve our processes and delivery of service we have developed the below list of Childcare Development Fund Plans (CCDFs). Please follow the link for your state/territory and review the eligibility information that is provided. You can also view your state's maximum reimbursement rates by visiting here or selecting your state from the dropdown above. This list will be updated periodically as changes occur. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility requirements, or have trouble loading any of the links in your web browser, please feel free to contact our staff for assistance. We can be reached via phone (855) 886-0687 or email at [email protected].

Choose a state and the CCDF Link will show here

The table below is to be used only as a guide. Please note that the State eligibility requirements for childcare providers can change at any time. Click on the column heading for a definition of each provider type or click here To verify if your provider of choice is eligible to participate in the AmeriCorps Childcare benefit program, contact GAP Solutions with your eligibility questions at 1-855-886-0687.

Disclaimer:

  • Your provider of choice must be over the age of 18, not live in your household, and may not be the biological parent.
  • The AmeriCorps Childcare program cannot assist providers with completing state training/background check requirements.
  • Providers will not be eligible for back payment if they are not in compliance with state regulations. If approved for the benefit, the start date will be set to the day they complete the applicable requirement.

Choose a state and the guidelines for that state will show here.
State Licensed Childcare Providers Licensed Family & Group Homes License Exempt (Church, Public School, YMCA) Unlicensed (Relative, Friend, Etc.) Unlicensed Provider Requirements
Alabama Yes Yes Yes YES* Relative providers are exempt from licensing requirements; all others must comply with Health and Safety Requirements, monitoring inspections and criminal background checks.
Alaska Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Arizona Yes Yes Yes YES* Relative Providers are exempt from licensing requirements; all others must be certified to participate. The Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form is required.
Arkansas Yes Yes YES* YES* Relative providers caring for 5 or less children are approved; others must be registered to participate.
Organizations: Churches are exempt. Others must have an afterschool license to participate; also known as Out of School Time license.
California Yes Yes Yes YES* Relative providers are exempt from licensing requirements; all others must be registered with TrustLine to participate. Providers can get more information here.
Colorado Yes Yes Yes YES* Relative providers are approved. However, the AmeriCorps member must complete and submit the Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form.. All other providers must be licensed.
Connecticut Yes Yes Yes Yes Care by a relative is approved; or by a non-relative in the child's home. FFN (Family, Friend, Neighbor) care is exempt from licensing requirements.
Delaware Yes Yes Yes No  
Florida Yes Yes Yes YES* Florida law requires that anyone who provides childcare in their home for more than one unrelated family must be either registered or licensed through the Department of Children and Families. Some counties do not allow registration. You must use a licensed provider. See below to see if your county does not allow. To register and complete Florida's background check; click here for information.

Unlicensed Provider Registration in the following counties is not permitted as they have local ordinance requiring licensure. You must use a licensed childcare provider.
  • Brevard
  • Broward
  • Clay
  • Duval
  • Hillsborough
  • Manatee
  • Miami-Dade
  • Palm Beach
  • Pasco
  • Pinellas
  • Polk
  • Sarasota
  • Saint Johns
Georgia Yes Yes Yes Yes Informal care can be provided only when no other licensed care is available within a reasonable geographic area, or if childcare is determined to meet the special needs definition. Informal caregivers must be 21 years of age and must not be included in the family unit. A childcare license is needed if caring for more than 3 children. The Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form is required.
All informal caregivers are required to complete CPR training. This must be completed to start receiving payments from AmeriCorps. Informal caregivers must be over 21 years of age.
Guam Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Hawaii Yes Yes Yes YES* Blood relatives are exempt from licensing requirement.
Idaho Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed providers, including blood relatives, must be certified with Idaho Stars to participate. Click here for information on getting registered.
Illinois Yes Yes YES* YES* Licensed exempt centers must submit a copy of their Letter of Exemption from DCFS before they can participate. Letter of exemption is valid for 2 years. For all other unlicensed providers, the AmeriCorps Member must complete the Unlicensed Childcare Provider Affidavit.
Indiana Yes Yes Yes Yes All unlicensed providers must become CCDF Certified. Click here for information on getting certified. Provider will need a current First Aid/CPR Certification to complete certification.
Iowa Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed providers are exempt. Providers with 5 or more unrelated children must be registered and complete Iowa's childcare background checks. Must also have valid First Aid and CPR training to participate. Click here to get registered.
Kansas Yes Yes Yes YES* Non-relative unlicensed providers must pass the Child Abuse and Neglect registry check to participate. Click here for more information.
Kentucky Yes Yes Yes YES* Allows for existing registered unlicensed providers (more information can be found here). Blood relatives are exempt from licensing requirement. A childcare license is required if caring for more than 3 unrelated children.
Louisiana Yes Yes Yes No  
Maine Yes Yes Yes Yes* Blood relatives are exempt from ALL requirements.
Maryland Yes Yes No No  
Massachusetts Yes Yes Yes No  
Michigan Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed must complete a GSQ Great Start to Quality virtual course for License Exempt Providers. Click here to find available trainings. The AmeriCorps member must complete the Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form.
Minnesota Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed providers must only provide care to related children, and/or provide childcare to children from single unrelated family at one time. The provider must also have a valid First Aid and CPR training. The childcare provider may not live in the member's home.
Mississippi Yes Yes Yes No  
Missouri Yes Yes Yes Yes Individuals caring for four or less unrelated children are considered license exempt. There is no cap on the number of related children up to the third degree (CCDF page 126-128).
Montana Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Nebraska Yes Yes Yes YES* Blood relatives are exempt from licensing requirements. The childcare provider may not live in the member's home.
Nevada Yes Yes Yes No  
New Hampshire Yes Yes Yes No  
New Jersey Yes Yes Yes No  
New Mexico Yes Yes Yes YES* Only state registered family homes are eligible for benefit payments.
New York Yes Yes Yes Yes  
North Carolina Yes Yes YES* No Unlicensed relatives are not exempt by the state of NC. NC only exempts faith based programs that hold a Notice of Compliance.
North Dakota Yes Yes Yes YES* The state only approves providers that are related to the child by marriage, blood or court decree. The childcare provider may not live in the member's home.
Ohio Yes Yes YES* No Day Camps must be accredited by the ACA and have the annual ACA certificate and day camp registration.
Oklahoma Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed providers are eligible to participate if care is provided in the member's home (in-home care) or if by a relative.
Oregon Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed care is allowed; however the childcare provider must be listed with the state of Oregon as an approved childcare provider. Benefit will be effective from date of listing.
Pennsylvania Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Puerto Rico Yes Yes No YES* Unlicensed providers must have valid First Aid and CPR certificates. Relative providers are not required this training. The AmeriCorps member must also complete and submit the Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form as part of their application.
Rhode Island Yes Yes No No  
South Carolina Yes Yes Yes Yes  
South Dakota Yes Yes Yes Yes Relative providers are approved for the unregulated rate. The unregulated rate is also approved to unlicensed providers only providing care for one family. All other providers must be registered. Click here for more information.
Tennessee Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Texas Yes Yes No YES* Unlicensed providers must be registered or listed with the state to participate. Click here for more information. Relatives don't need to be listed to participate.
Utah Yes Yes Yes YES* Unlicensed providers must be registered with the state to participate. Click here to become an approved FFN (Family, Friend and Neighbor) provider. Blood relatives are exempt from requirement.
Vermont Yes Yes Yes YES* If caring for more than 2 families, then the provider is required to register with the state or be licensed. Click here for more information on these requirements.
Virgin Islands Yes Yes No No  
Virginia Yes Yes YES* Yes Programs holding a vendor agreement can participate in the benefit. If your program is not yet exempted as a subsidy provider, you can apply to be approved; To become a subsidy provider click here for information. Provider must show they have vendor agreement as proof that they are approved as subsidy provider. Unlicensed providers caring for 4 or less unrelated children are exempt from requirement.
Washington DC Yes Yes Yes YES* Relative Care Providers and In-Home Care Providers are exempt from the licensing requirements and are referred to as “care-of-last–resort”. Relative Care Providers and In-Home Care Providers are exempt from the licensing requirements, must provide proof that the caregiver is free of tuberculosis and must maintain first aid and CPR certifications. The AmeriCorps member will be required to complete and submit an Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form.
West Virginia Yes Yes YES* YES* In-home care by relative providers is allowed. Exempt centers (out of school time programs) must be registered to participate. Click here for more information.
Wisconsin Yes Yes Yes YES* Only unlicensed providers already registered are eligible. More info can be found here: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cccertification. Blood relatives are exempt from the requirement but the AmeriCorps member must complete and submit the Unlicensed Provider Affidavit Form.
Wyoming Yes Yes Yes Yes  
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AmeriCorps Member Checklist

Upon receiving your completed application and supporting documentation, a GAP Solutions Inc. Childcare Coordinator will contact you within 2-3 business days to inform you if any additional information is required.

Note: Your Member Application is not considered complete until your childcare provider has also submitted their application packet. Please complete and sign with your childcare provider the Childcare Provider Application. (See 'Provider Application Checklist' for more information).

Note: You have 30 days from the time you submit your application to ensure that all supportive documentation is received by GAP Solutions.

The following bullet points list the documents needed to complete your application. GAP Solutions at any time may require additional supporting documents outside of the list below.

Children needing care:

  • Birth Certificates for each child (under 13 years old) needing childcare
  • Include documentation of the child's special needs (if this applies to you)
  • Proof of child custody- if child needing care is NOT your biological child
  • If you have a school aged child, send a copy of their school academic calendar

Total Monthly Family Income:

List the total Monthly Family Income. That includes but is not limited to AmeriCorps Member, Spouse, Domestic Partner or Child's Other parent if they live in your home. If you or your household members are self-employed, please have them complete the Statement of Work Activity Form. Paystubs must cover the most recent month (4 weeks) of employment.

  • Most Current Tax Form 1040A should be a signed copy; if you did not file, you must request from the IRS a verification of non-filing letter
  • Other Income - Upload proof of all income besides wages declared under Monthly Family Income

Self-employed Family Members:

  • Tax Schedule C or Schedule F (this applies to farm income)
  • Statement of Work Activity Form
  • Quarterly Profit and Loss Statements
  • Monthly Gross Salary for the last three months
Select a Childcare Provider:

Choose an approved childcare provider (childcare providers must meet requirements as determined by the state in which childcare is being provided). To see if your provider of choice is eligible to participate, please follow the link to the Childcare Provider State Guide. Your childcare provider must submit all required certifications as outlined by your state before they are eligible for payment. Childcare Provider State Guide

Please remember: you may contact GAP Solutions, Inc. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST at the toll-free telephone number 1-855-886-0687 to speak with a Childcare Coordinator.

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