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The
Negotiating Team has Submitted our
Proposal to the State! |
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Last fall, our elected
negotiating team of child care providers compiled the results of surveys
and conversations with providers across Iowa. In December, they finished
drafting our proposal for negotiations, and submitted it to the state.
The proposal calls for improvements such as:
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A Bill of Rights for
Child Care Providers.
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The right to be
treated as professionals
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The right to prompt
notification of changes in rules, policies, payments and programs
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The right to be
treated with courtesy and respect during visits and inspections
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The right to be
informed of the nature of a visit by an evaluator, and to require
the evaluator to provide photo ID, contact information, and
supervisor information
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Right to due process,
representation, and impartial arbitration to correct unfair
decisions, without fear of retaliation
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Right to full
investigation and finding of “valid” before any action taken against
a provider
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The right to access a
forum to voice concerns and be heard prior to any changes in state
law or rules which would impact child development homes
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A Voice in State
Boards and Commissions
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A Voice in Education and
Training
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Joint training
committee of registered child care providers and the State to work
on training issues collaboratively
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Online
re-certification program
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State payment of fees
for classes required to register or maintain registration
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Review
and Revision of the Quality Rating System with Provider Input
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Participation in Universal Pre-K Decisions
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A Fair
Dispute Resolution Process
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Improvements in the
Subsidy Program
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Subsidy rates that
keep up with current market survey
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Timely
payments, 2-week notification when a family’s eligibility changes
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Bring Category C
rates up to match Category A and B rates
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Health
Insurance Options for Providers |
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