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Attention all child care providers accepting subsidy payments: trainings are happening now for the new electronic attendance system!
Starting July 1, 2018, all providers accepting Working Connections Child Care subsidies will be required to track attendance using an electronic attendance system.
This new requirement applies
to child care centers, family home child care providers, and Family, Friend and
Neighbor (FFN) providers.
Providers have the option to
use DEL’s electronic attendance system or another DEL-approved electronic system.
DEL is implementing this new system to improve how we track children’s
participation in child care. It will track, store, and report on child
attendance to support provider billing. The system will save providers time,
cost taxpayers less, and reduce attendance inaccuracies.Our goal is to make this transition as quick and easy as possible. Through the early adopter process, Washington providers have provided invaluable feedback to help us design training that supports a system people will use every day.
What do I need to do?
If you are using DEL’s electronic attendance system, you must:
- Complete the required training for the electronic attendance system;
- Set up your electronic attendance system profile; and
- Begin recording attendance.
How do I complete the
training?
The training on DEL’s electronic attendance system is open to all
subsidy providers. We encourage all providers to complete their training well
before the July 1 deadline.
- Decide what training works for you. You can choose from three options for training: in person, online, or with a self-paced workbook. Training is available in English, Spanish, and Somali.
- Find your preferred training here: http://del.wa.gov/Attendance-Support.
- Request interpretation by contacting electronic.attendance@del.wa.gov or 360-725-4430.
What if I already use an
electronic attendance system?
You are not required to attend a training or use DEL’s electronic
attendance system if you already use a DEL-approved system or plan to begin
using one. For questions about approved systems, please e-mail electronic.attendance@del.wa.gov.
Do I get an incentive?
For Family Home and FFN Providers, DEL has negotiated with SEIU 925 a
one-time $200 benefit for the first 5,000 who apply for the incentive.
Providers must register in MERIT and complete training for the new system to be
eligible. The benefit is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This
money can be applied toward the cost of purchasing new technology equipment and
internet access. This benefit is not available to child care centers.
To request your incentive, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/APincentive.
What technology will I need?
To use the DEL electronic attendance system, internet access, a tablet,
and a printer will be necessary. For best results, DEL recommends a computer,
in addition to the tablet, for administrative tasks.
Who do I
contact if I need more help?
- Technology or Electronic Attendance System questions
- Call DEL technical support at 844-704-6777. You may also e-mail eas.servicedesk@del.wa.gov.
- Electronic Attendance General Questions
- Contact DEL’s subsidy team at electronic.attendance@del.wa.gov or 360-725-4430.
- You may also request interpretation by contacting electronic.attendance@del.wa.gov or 360-725-4430.
- MERIT Questions
- Contact MERIT Support Team at MERIT@del.wa.gov or 866-482-4325 option 5
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