Registered Provider

​​​What It Is

A registered provider typically is a family member, friend or neighbor. Care is provided in the child’s home or the provider's home. A registered provider may not care for more than three children not related to the caregiver or more than six children if they are a sibling group not to exceed eight children at any given time.

A registered provider must meet all requirements of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) as outlined in 922 KAR 2:180. Registered provider applicants must meet the minimum health, safety and training requirements and not live within the same household as the child. A registered provider may care for children in the child’s home or their home. 

​Getting Started

​The Family Child Care Network (FCCN)​​ has specialists across the state to assist individuals in all aspects of opening and maintaining their homes for regulated child care. The Family Child Care Network provides technical assistance and training. Email FCCN​​ or call toll free (800) 621-5908 to reach the correct specialist in your area. 

While meeting with a Family Child Care Specialist is not required it is highly recommended because they can help ensure all certification requirements are met.  To apply without technical assistance, submit your application directly to the Division of Child Care​​: ​​

• Steps to take to become registered
• Steps to take to become registered in Spanish: Paquete De Solicitud De Proveedor Registrado De Kentucky
• DCC – 94A: Registered Provider Information Form
• DCC-94A Spanish: Formulario de Datos del Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil Registrado
• DCC-95: Application for Registered Provider (Providers Home)
• DCC-95 Spanish: Solicitud para Proveer Cuidado Infantil Registrado en el Hogar del Proveedor
• DCC - 95A:  Health Statement
  
• DCC- 95A Spanish: Declaración de salud
  
• DCC-96: Application for Registered Provider ( Child’s Home)
• DCC-96 Solicitud para Proveer Cuidado Infantil Registrado en el Hogar del Niño
• IRS W-9: Tax Payer Identification Number and Certification Form
• Evacuation Plan for Family Child Care
• Spanish Evacuation Plan for Family Child Care: Formulario de Planificación de Evacuación para la Preparación en caso de Emergencias/Desastres en el Cuidado Infantil​
  
  

Child Care Assistance (CCAP)

CCAP is Kentucky's subsidy program that helps families obtain and pay for child care. The Division of Child Care is responsible for all child care professional support. The Division of Family Support assists clients in applying for the program. The Division of Child Care coordinates subsidy payments to professionals, CCAP professional fraud reduction and registered professionals.

The goal of this program is to provide access to quality child care that allows parents to work, attend education and training programs and/or participate in the Kentucky Works Program through the Kentucky Temporary Assistance Program. Child care subsidies are also available for child protective services.

To obtain Child Care Assistance funds as a professional, you have to be registered, certified, or licensed.