Family Child Care (FCC) Providers
The Department made revisions to Bulletins 139 and 140 that allow Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)-certified Family Child Care (FCC) providers to apply for Academic Approval, starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.
CCAP-certified FCCs who opt into Academic Approval will participate in the state’s quality rating system and become eligible for related incentives and supports, including:
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School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTC);
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CCAP bonus payments (if site is rated Proficient or higher);
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Quality improvement supports;
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And more!
How to become a Family Child Care (FCC) Provider
If the provider cares for up to six (6) children in the provider’s home, it is considered a Family Child Care site and encouraged to register with the Louisiana Department of Education. To apply to become a Family Child Care provider, please review the
Family Child Care Application Instructions as a guide to complete and submit an application via
EdLink.
School Readiness Tax Credit (SRTC)
Please use the
School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTC) Guidance as a tool of reference for claiming applicable tax credit(s). For all questions regarding SRTC, contact the Office of Early Childhood at the Louisiana Department of Education at
EarlyChildhood@la.gov.