Regulation .06 Incentives.
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A.
Program Bonus. Depending on funding availability, a participating program shall receive a program bonus:
(1)
One time only upon initial publication of a quality rating of 1, 2, 3, or 4;
(2)
Upon publishing each successively higher quality rating after the initial publication of a quality rating; and
(3)
Upon initial publication of a quality rating of 5, and thereafter annually upon renewal and republication of a quality rating of 5.
B.
Upon verification by the Office that the participant has met the requirements for a program bonus, the Office shall award a bonus up to the amount set forth in the following schedule, as applicable:
(1)
Child Care Center Program Bonus:
(2)
Family Child Care Program Bonus:
(3)
Large Family Child Care Program Bonus:
C.
Tiered Reimbursement.
(1)
A participating program shall receive a differential payment for Child Care Subsidy reimbursement upon publication of a quality rating level of 3, 4, or 5.
(2)
Upon verification by the Office that the participant has met the requirements for a quality rating level of 3, 4, or 5, the Office shall award the differential payment of at least the amount set forth in the following schedule: