New Jersey would review child care rates for off-hour care

The Department of Human Services would review reimbursement rates for child care services during non-traditional hours. The review covers New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program rates for services during non-traditional hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.

If the department determines that rates should rise, it would seek additional federal funding to pay for the increases. This applies to rate increases for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program. The department must first determine, based on its review, that rates should be raised.

The Department of Human Services would prepare and publish a report based on the rate review on its website. The report would cover the review of New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program rates for non-traditional-hour services.