8/29/24 ECEA Child Care Update for ALL Programs
See the state plan if they are awarded the PDG B-5 Renewal Grant that is to be announced mid September.
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Most Head Start teachers to see $10,000 salary jump under new HHS rule
Head Start/Early Head Start Family Child Care Homes Participating in CCCAP. Federal Rule Change that Impacts Experienced and Large Homes.
FCCH providers doing Head Start or Early Head Start are limited to the 1:6 ratio. To operate an Experienced or Large license if they accept CCCAP, they would need a second staff when the 7th child arrives. We confirmed this with CDEC. The rule would amend that performance standards.
Federal Register :: Public Inspection: Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
HHS Strengthens Head Start by Requiring Higher Wages for Staff | HHS.gov
Interactive State Cost of Quality Calculator
How does CCCAP determine rates? --It's complicated but we've got the details for you
See the slides and spreadsheets here: https://www.coloradoecea.org/post/cccap-info-fiscal-estimates-and-formula-explanations
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