Upcoming changes
This section lists upcoming changes to the Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, separated into sections for the application, Use of Funds Report, and enrollment and attendance requirements.
Great Start Compensation Application
Below are updates and timelines for important pieces of the Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, including the application, Use of Funds Report, and the Enrollment & Attendance feature.
- In the future:
- Licensed family child care providers will be granted access to submit their application in the Provider Hub.
- DCYF will continue working with Tribal Nations to determine how Tribally licensed providers will apply for funding going forward.
- Updates will be shared regarding the timing of changes to allow ample time for providers to prepare.
Use of Funds Report
Providers continue to submit their Use of Funds Report by the due date for their Business License. If the due date has passed, you can still submit your Use of Funds Report to meet your compliance requirement and get access to future applications.
Enrollment and Attendance Requirements
At this time:
- All providers are required:
- To keep accurate, clear, and up-to-date enrollment and daily child attendance records. These records can be digital or on paper.
- Complete attendance records each day, including the date, first and last name of each child, and their drop-off and pick-up times.
- Whenever possible, the person dropping off or picking up the child should record the drop-off and pick-up times.
- Make enrollment and attendance records available to the commissioner immediately upon request.
- The digital Enrollment & Attendance feature is available for use in the Provider Hub by centers certified or licensed by the state. State-licensed family child care providers will gain access to this functionality when they gain access to the Provider Hub for licensing purposes.
In the future:
- Providing digital Enrollment & Attendance information will be required in order to complete the monthly Great Start Compensation application. An exact start date for this requirement is yet to be determined. However, DCYF can share that you will be notified at least 90 days in advance of the requirement implementation date.
