Not taking applications until January 1st, 2025

ARKANSAS PROVIDERS

Requirements:

Licensed Child Care Centers and Child Care Homes must be currently licensed by the state or tribe. Modoc Nation requires the provider to complete an application with the following documents:

  • Completed application
  • IRS W-9 form
  • Direct Deposit Authorization Form
  • License
  • Quality Rating Certificate
  • Parent Handbook

On-site inspections will be made. Periodic monitoring visits will be made to ensure the continued quality of services and compliance with Health and Safety Requirements.

“Better Beginnings Means Better Opportunities” Program

Better Beginnings means better opportunities. Investing in quality child care for all Arkansas children creates better opportunities for our children, families, workforce, and communities.

Please visit https://arbetterbeginnings.com/  for more information about the Stars Rating System.

Provider Assistance

We have staff who are knowledgeable on child care, and have access to the internet and lots of informational files. We also offer technical assistance by telephone or on-site to help assist you with questions relating from room arrangement to implementing lesson plans. We also have a Resource Center providers can utilize.

Documents:

IRS W-9 Form

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

AR Payment Rates

Provider Agreement

Special Needs Rates

Service Area

CCDF provides service to the following area:

  • Benton
  • Carrol
  • Crawford
  • Franklin
  • Madison
  • Washington
Modoc Nation CCDF