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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].
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Alabama Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
Alabama Maximum Reimbursement Rates - Click Here
Alabama Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Alaska Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
Alaska Maximum Reimbursement Rates - Click Here
Alaska Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Arizona Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Arkansas Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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California Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Colorado Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Connecticut Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Delaware Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Florida Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Florida Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Georgia Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Guam Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Hawaii Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Idaho Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Illinois Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Indiana Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Iowa Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Kansas Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Kentucky Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Louisiana Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Maine Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Maryland Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Massachusetts Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Michigan Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Minnesota Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Mississippi Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Missouri Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Montana Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Nebraska Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Nevada Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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New Hampshire Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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New Jersey Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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New Mexico Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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New York Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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North Carolina Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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North Carolina Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
North Dakota Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Ohio Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Oklahoma Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Oregon Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Pennsylvania Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Puerto Rico Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Rhode Island Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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South Carolina Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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South Carolina Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
South Dakota Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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South Dakota Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Tennessee Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Tennessee Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Texas Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Texas Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Utah Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Utah Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Vermont Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Vermont Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Virgin Islands Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Virgin Islands Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Virginia Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Virginia Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Washington Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Washington Childcare Provider Search Directory - Click Here
Washington DC Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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West Virginia Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Wisconsin Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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Wyoming Childcare Development Fund Link - Click Here
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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.
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| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES* | The AmeriCorps member must complete and submit the Unlicensed Provider Affidavit form. Non-relative providers must complete the Health & Safety Training. Click here to register for training. |
| 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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Childcare Provider Checklist
An AmeriCorps Member has selected you as their Childcare provider for their term of service. Please note: all Childcare Providers must meet the State childcare provider requirements and regulations to be eligible for payment. Please refer to the Childcare Provider State Guide
Failing to complete or provide the information below will delay the childcare benefit application process. If there are any prerequisites required to become an approved provider, you must first meet those requirements before approval can take place.
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 are here to help you through the Childcare Provider Application and Approval Process.
- W-9 Form (Form is available for download at www.americorpschildcare.com); Upon approval of your childcare application, no payments will be issued without a completed W-9 Form. The address on the W-9 form should be the mailing address where payments can be mailed.
- Rate Sheet (Outlines your childcare fees)
- If you are a Licensed Center/Group Home/Family Daycare Home:
- submit a copy of your Childcare License (unexpired copy)
- If you are an Unlicensed Childcare Provider:
- A copy of your non-expired driver's license and
- A completed Payment Authorization Form to enroll in Electronic Deposit
As soon as the Childcare benefit award has been issued, you and the AmeriCorps member will be notified via e-mail.
All childcare provider eligibility requirements are set by your state's CCDF Plan. If there are any prerequisites required to become an approved provider, you must first meet those requirements before approval can take place. Please feel free to speak to one of our Childcare Coordinators for more information.
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.