Overview of Greenville County CARES ACT funding for Childcare - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Overview of Greenville County CARES ACT funding for Childcare Sector A copy of this presentation will be emailed to each person who registered for webinar. If you did not register and would like a copy, email Anne Lee Buck
A copy of this presentation will be emailed to each person who registered for webinar. If you did not register and would like a copy, email Anne Lee Buck annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org
box and we will answer them.
Greenville County Council report will be emailed to you following the meeting
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information Disclaimer: This presentation is provided by Greenville First Steps and represents our understanding of the projected application and award process for Greenville County CARES act funding. This presentation is based on the document approved by Greenville County Council. Many details are still being clarified. This presentation is for information only, and is NOT a commitment of funding from Greenville First Steps and/or Greenville County Council. Once details have been finalized, more complete information will be provided.
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
To help childcare providers continue to serve children and help families return to work $1,000 Registered/Licensed Family home providers (40 total) $5,000 Licensed childcare providers with DSS capacity of 50 or fewer (14 total) $10,000 Licensed childcare providers with DSS capacity of 51 or more (142 total) $140,000 Bulk purchasing of personal protective equipment and childcare supplies $50,000 Communications pieces to help parents understand protections present in Childcare centers
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Provider must be:
available
may be eligible
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Expenses incurred between March 15 and Oct 15 are acceptable Categories of approved expenses (1 of 2) Examples Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Face Shields and Masks Contactless thermometer Materials needed for parents, staff, children, volunteers Salaries/Contracts “substantially dedicated to Covid-19 related response” Cleaning and Disinfectant Emergency response team Facility renovation for Covid-19 (e.g., check-in window) Facility disinfectant cleaning supplies Cleaning and disinfectant equipment and supplies Classroom equipment Personal sets of materials Personal sets of books (take-home or classroom) Pool noodles for 6 ft distancing Equipment to foster independent play
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Expenses incurred between March 15 and Oct 15 are acceptable Cateogries of approved expenses (2 of 2) Examples Signage Signage to inform about new processes Signage to re-assure potential clients Signage to remind about social distancing Facility equipment Front desk barriers Food preparation processes and equipment Social Distancing equipment Communications resources Parent information pieces for current parents Parent information pieces to re-assure potential clients Professional Development Training on Covid-19 policies Training on classroom activities adjusted to respond to social distancing requirements
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Approved provider will receive 50% of funds within 2 weeks of approval Provider then must submit receipts and documentation to be reimbursed for balance of funds (*) Exception: Family childcare home providers will receive full $1000 in advance Example: Kids Heaven is a licensed provider that serves 52 students They are eligible for $10,000 Submit application and is approved Receive a check for $5,000 (first half as advance) Once they submit allowable receipts for $10,000 will receive a check for remaining $5,000 If they submit receipts for $6,000, they will receive a check for remaining $1,000 On Oct 15, unclaimed $4,000 will be awarded to a waitlisted provider
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
July 6 Anticipated opening of funding application Applicants approved on revolving basis Once notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks Applicants can submit reimbursement request for 2nd payment at any time Receipts and request will be approved Once notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks Oct 15 Deadline for applicants to submit reimbursement request for 2nd payment Nov 1 All unspent funds will be allocated to: Waitlisted registered providers Possible additional funds to previous recipients
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Items Details Expected availability Books and childcare equipment Bulk purchase of book sets and childcare equipment August 2020 Personal Protective equipment Bulk purchase of gloves, cloth masks August 2020 12-month complimentary membership to Palmetto Shared Services Online and onsite supports, including costs savings through business partners, downloadable resources. Shared Services will contact you to sign up. July 2020 Downloadable resources Personalized templates for posters, signs, handouts, information to help communicate Covid-19 procedures and
Shared Services platform August 2020 “Greenville childcare is safe and
campaign Funds for online, print, and billboards to encourage families to return to childcare and to encourage employees to return August to Sept 2020 These supports available to all Licensed AND Registered providers physically located in Greenville County
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
reopen by Sept 3, 2020
CARES Act funds church based providers with a DSS license # may apply.
question on the form will allow you space to indicate the amount you are requesting.
you will just be wait-listed. Wait-listed providers will be funded in second phase (likely in August/September)
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
question, email or call Anne Lee Buck from Greenville First Steps annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org and we will get you correct information
is possible for you to receive these funds with the plan to re-open. If by Sept 2, you have not re-opened, you may not be eligible for the remainder of your award.
return any funds from your first payment that were unspent if you do not re-open by Sept 2. We do not intend to use a collections agency to retrieve those dollars.
This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information