CCAP Webinar Q&A | Dec. 2025
When will I receive benefits after being off the waitlist?
You will begin receiving benefits the month after you are taken off the waitlist. For example, if you are notified in January that you’ve been removed from the waitlist, your benefits will start in February.
Is the Infants and Toddlers bonus based on the number of children enrolled or the capacity?
The bonus is based on the number of children attending for at least 40 hours a month.
When will I receive the Infant and Toddler Bonus for children who are not enrolled in CCAP?
Bonuses will be issued the month after the care is provided. For example, if you provided care for infants and toddlers who were not enrolled in CCAP in January, you would receive the bonus in February.
Is the Infant and Toddler Bonus for all children enrolled or just for non-CCAP families?
The bonus is for all infants and toddlers.
Will a family that is currently receiving CCAP be moved to the waitlist?
No, families currently enrolled in CCAP will not be moved to the waitlist. A family will be placed on the waitlist if they stop receiving CCAP benefits and reapply.
Will families receive benefits for the time that they were on the waitlist?
No, payments will not be backdated.
How many hours does a child need to attend in a month to be eligible for the Infant and Toddler Bonus?
At least 40 hours a month.
How do I find Market Rate Survey data?
You can read the Market Rate Survey at Child Care Assistance Program | Health and Human Services North Dakota
Where do I report infant and toddler enrollment for the Infant and Toddler Bonus?
You will report non-CCAP infant and toddler enrollment on a Non-CCAP Infant and Toddler Bonus Validation Form which will be posted on the CCAP Provider information page. CCAP infants and toddlers can be reported on the CCAP portal.
If a family submitted a CCAP application in November but it did not get approved until December, will they still be placed on the waitlist?
No. The waitlist date is based on the business date that the application is submitted. Weekends are not considered business dates, so if an application was submitted on Nov. 29-30, the recorded submission date is Monday, Dec. 1.
Applications submitted by Nov. 28 will not be placed on the waitlist.
How is the market rate determined?
The market rate is determined by licensed providers’ feedback. The rate is then calculated based on age level, license type and location. Licensed capacity is also taken into account.
Can a provider’s own children be included for the Infant and Toddler Bonus?
No. However, if the child is receiving care from another provider, that provider can get a bonus for that child.
What is the waitlist timeline?
There is not a projected timeline at this point.
How long do families have to respond after being notified about being removed from the waitlist?
10 days.
Was program funding cut for CCAP?
No. Enrollment in the program grew significantly, and changes have been made to ensure we can continue to support families with the funds that are available.
Why are bonuses still being implemented if funds are limited?
This funding was a special legislative initiative to provide support for providers.
How long is the process to get started with Bright and Early?
Programs can apply at anytime. Applications are reviewed and selected three times a year (January, May and September).
When will bonus payments be received?
Except for non-CCAP children Infant and Toddler bonuses in January, Infant and Toddler bonuses are processed on the 10th of each month. In January, non-CCAP Infant and Toddler bonuses are processed on Feb. 12.
CCAP QRIS bonus payments are processed on the fifth of each month.
Does CCAP have considerations for inclusion?
CCAP offers an additional 10% for providers caring for a child with a disability. The family must request this and provide verification. Written verification is required and should state the nature of the special needs.