These rates are compiled from a survey of Dakota County licensed family homes and child care centers. Providers in other counties will be paid according to the rate survey compiled in their county.
Care provided in the child s home is based on the parent s county of residence.
County child care workers determine the amount of authorized care a parent may use. Five hours of care or less is considered a partial day. More than thirty-five hours of care is considered a full week. These are the maximum rates the county will pay for care. The maximum rate is paid only if that is the standard rate for the provider .