Determining Tier I Rate Eligibility
Providers may qualify to receive tier I rates based upon one of several factors.
- Childcare providers that reside in a tier I school district are eligible to receive tier I rates for their day care children. Click here for tier I eligible schools.
- Some residential addresses within North Dakota may be eligible to receive tier I rates based upon United States Census Block information.
- Childcare providers who receive food stamps, TANF (temporary assistance to needy families), or are part of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations qualify for tier I rates.
- Tier I rates can be applied for based upon a childcare provider’s income level. Income at or below the following levels qualifies a provider to receive tier I rates:
NEW! Income levels effective July 1, 2011
Income Eligibility Guidelines: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 |
Household
Size |
Yearly Income |
Monthly
Income |
Weekly
Income |
1 |
$20,147 |
$1,679 |
$388 |
2 |
27,214 |
2,268 |
524 |
3 |
34,281 |
2,857 |
660 |
4 |
41,348 |
3,446 |
796 |
5 |
48,415 |
4,035 |
932 |
6 |
55,482 |
4,624 |
1,067 |
7 |
62,549 |
5,213 |
1,203 |
8 |
69,616 |
5,802 |
1,339 |
Foir each additional
family member, add: |
7,067 |
589 |
136 |
- Should a provider not qualify to receive tier I reimbursement rates, there is an application available for the guardian of the day care child to apply for tier I rates for their children. If a guardian qualifies for tier I rates, the provider will receive tier I rates for that guardian’s children.
- Providers who qualify for tier I rates based upon either household income or receipt of food stamps, TANF, or Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations, are also eligible to claim their own children when day care children are present and receiving the same meal service.
- Providers who have foster children who either reside with the provider or who are present only for daycare services will qualify for tier I rates in most instances. A foster application is available to apply for tier I rates when the provider is not tier I eligible.
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