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VPK Reimbursement
 Frequently Asked Questions; VPK Provider Reimbursement
To inquire about becoming a certified VPK Provider Contact the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas at (727) 548-1439 or visit their website at www.elcpinellas.net
Parent VPK Registration At Your Site: How to make it easy and painless for yourself and your parents.
VPK Rate Schedule for 2011-2012 Program year
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Fall Session is $4.41 per hour, which equates to $2,382.29 per child for the Fall Program.
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Summer Session is $6.75 per hour, which equates to $2025.39 per child for the 300 hour Summer Program.
Direct Deposit is required by all providers.
Provider Advance Payment Program
The Child Eligibility and Enrollment Certificate
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This form is issued to the client at the time their VPK eligibility is determined.
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An individual Child Eligibility and Enrollment Certificate will be issued for each child in the family qualifying for VPK services.
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The client will present the Child Eligibility and Enrollment Certificate to the VPK provider of their choice.
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The VPK provider mustcomplete section II, Admission by Provider section of the Child Eligibility and Enrollment Certificate and fax to the VPK Reimbursement department prior to the child starting your VPK program.
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Upon completion of the enrollment by the VPK Reimbursement department, a Notice of Child Care Enrollment will be mailed to your site including your confirmation number.
Rules for Absences
Rule 60BB-8.204 outlines the attendance policy for VPK. Please go to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County website for information on the Uniform Attendance Policy. http:www.elcpinellas.net
Completing the Enrollment/Attendance Certification
The Enrollment/Attendance Certification is used to record attendance and calculate monthly reimbursable hours. The VPK Reimbursement department will mail this form to your center/home monthly. Any child that is enrolled in your program at the time these forms are printed will be preprinted on your Enrollment/Attendance Certification. Any children who are added to your program during this month will need to be hand written on this form on the specific classroom roster. On the bottom left hand corner, there is a legend code indicating how to complete each child’s attendance. Please review below for additional guidance.
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When enrolling a new child – place an “S” on the first day that the child physically attended.
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Place an "E" on each child’s non-attendance days to indicate absences.
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If a child is absent the last day of VPK instruction, please notify VPK Reimbursement department if the child will be returning or not.
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Place an "N" to indicate a non-instructional day whenever you are unable to provide instruction for VPK as originally indicated on your VPK calendar.
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Place a "T" after the last day the child attended.
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Place a “C” to indicate a temporary closure beyond provider’s control.
Please go to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County website for more information. http:www.elcpinellas.net
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If a child has attended every instructional day, please write “No Exceptions” on the child’s attendance line.
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Please sign the Enrollment/Attendance Certification form at the bottom right side of the page. By signing your Enrollment/Attendance Verification form you are verifying that you have reviewed the form for accuracy. You may submit your attendance form to the VPK Reimbursement department by fax, mail, or delivery. All attendance forms are due in VPK Reimbursement department no later than the 3rd day of each month. Attendance forms received after the 3rd day of each month will be considered late. Payment will be delayed until the following month.
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Please do not write in the “Days attended” column. This is for “Official” use only.
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Any rosters containing white out will be returned and are not valid.
Fax to: (727) 547- 2955
Mail or Deliver to:
Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc.
Attention: VPK Reimbursement Department
6500 102nd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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