You are about to take the Orientation to Child Care Subsidy Contracts Pre-Course Evaluation.
This test will assess how much you already know about DHS policy concerning subsidy payments.
It will also help you prepare for the Final Evaluation provided at the end of this course.
Remember, the owner or person authorized to sign the contract must make 100% on the Final Evaluation before that facility can begin the contracting process with DHS to receive subsidy payments.
Question 1
Sally Smith left her EBT card in your reception area after checking in little Sammy. What should you do with the card?
That’s not right
EBT cards are never to be in the possession of the Provider for any reason. If a parent leaves or drops their card at the child care facility, it must be cut up immediately.
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EBT cards are never to be in the possession of the Provider for any reason. If a parent leaves or drops their card at the child care facility, it must be cut up immediately.
Question 2
A parent or guardian verifies that a child has attended child care by:
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The parent or guardian must swipe their EBT card for each day the child attends child care.
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The parent or guardian must swipe their EBT card for each day the child attends child care.
Question 3
If a parent fails to swipe their EBT card DHS will:
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DHS will not pay for care given by the Provider when the parent fails to swipe attendance.
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DHS will not pay for care given by the Provider when the parent fails to swipe attendance.
Question 4
If a parent receives a denied message when swiping an EBT card they should:
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The parent should continue to swipe accurate attendance even when receiving a denied message and contact their worker immediately.
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The parent should continue to swipe accurate attendance even when receiving a denied message and contact their worker immediately.
Question 5
Tommy Turner did not attend child care today. Why should his parents not swipe his EBT card?
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Providers cannot charge DHS or the parent for any days the child was not in attendance.
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Providers cannot charge DHS or the parent for any days the child was not in attendance.
Question 6
Contracted providers cannot charge DHS parents fees for care not given. Which of these fees is allowable?
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Termination fees and vacation fees are not allowable because they are fees for care not given.
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Termination fees and vacation fees are not allowable because they are fees for care not given.
Question 7
Child care providers should do all of these EXCEPT:
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It is the responsibility of the parent and the provider to ensure that the swipes made on the POS machine are correct; however, providers should never have EBT cards or know the parent’s PIN.
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It is the responsibility of the parent and the provider to ensure that the swipes made on the POS machine are correct; however, providers should never have EBT cards or know the parent’s PIN.
Question 8
Which of these statements is true?
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Providers are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. It is up to the provider whether they choose to require drug testing or provide drug treatment for employees.
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Providers are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. It is up to the provider whether they choose to require drug testing or provide drug treatment for employees.
Question 9
Which of these statements about the point of service (POS) machine is true?
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The POS machine can never be moved to a different location without prior written approval.
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The POS machine can never be moved to a different location without prior written approval.
Question 10
You own four different locations. Can you move children from one location to another?
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Children must be cared for at the location shown in the authorization for which they are approved.
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Children must be cared for at the location shown in the authorization for which they are approved.
Question 11
Which of these events DOES NOT have to be reported to AFS Child Care Subsidy at least 30 days prior to the event?
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You do not need to report a change of directors to Child Care Subsidy. However, You will need to report any changes in business entity, facility status such as a change from a center to a home, or ownership at least 30 days prior to the date of the change.
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You do not need to report a change of directors to Child Care Subsidy. However, You will need to report any changes in business entity, facility status such as a change from a center to a home, or ownership at least 30 days prior to the date of the change.
Question 12
If the owner of a child care facility dies:
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The contract terminates immediately when a facility is sold or the owner dies
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The contract terminates immediately when a facility is sold or the owner dies
Question 13
By contracting with DHS providers can do which of the following:
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Providers cannot charge a discriminatory rate or violate anyone’s civil rights.
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Providers cannot charge a discriminatory rate or violate anyone’s civil rights.
Question 14
When must you allow DHS staff access to your facility?
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Providers must allow DHS unlimited access to your child care facility.
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Providers must allow DHS unlimited access to your child care facility.
Question 15
Providers must cooperate with Office of Inspector General (OIG) staff if their facility is selected for an audit. Which of the following is NOT a reason for OIG to audit your facility?
That’s not right.
Reports of drugs, suspicious EBT activity, or possession of EBT cards are all reasons your facility may be selected for an audit. However, you are allowed to set your own private pay rates for non-DHS parents.
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Reports of drugs, suspicious EBT activity, or possession of EBT cards are all reasons your facility may be selected for an audit. However, you are allowed to set your own private pay rates for non-DHS parents.
Question 16
The owner has a facility that is managed by a director on a daily basis. During an investigation an employee is found with drugs in his possession at the child care facility.
Who will be held responsible for not maintaining the drug-free workplace?
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The owner is responsible for the facility’s compliance with the terms of the contract and responsible for actions of all employees.
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The owner is responsible for the facility’s compliance with the terms of the contract and responsible for actions of all employees
Quiz Results
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