How are child enrollments handled?
Centers enroll children directly in the software, by typing in each new child’s information. The software requires the center supply all the relevant USDA information. At the end of this process, the center will print out that child’s enrollment form, along with an income eligibility form. (These forms can be customized by state). The parent then signs this form, and fills out any relevant income information, and sends this form to the Sponsor’s office, so the Sponsor will have a copy of every enrollment form on file. Each enrollment is tracked within the software to ensure it is updated annually – with reminders issued to centers to get renewals on enrollments that will soon expire. And each enrollment’s free/reduced/base (aka paid/denied) eligibility status is also tracked.
