Becoming an ERDC Listed Provider

Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) is a subsidy program that pays part of the child care costs for families who are working, in school or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) including registration fees.

Requirements for License Exempt Providers

License exempt child care providers need to meet training and safety requirements and pass a background check before they can provide child care and get paid through ERDC. License exempt means you are not required to be licensed to provide child care by the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD).

The First Step

Download the listing form and review carefully. Some of the requirements differ depending on whether you are providing care for relatives only or non-relatives. It also includes links to required online training and a background check.  Spanish Listing Form

Required Training

Many of the required trainings can be completed online 24/7 and links can be found on the listing form. If you are required to complete Pediatric First Aid & CPR we can help with that! We specialize in providing quality trainings to help you succeed in your early learning and care journey. Once you are approved you are also required to attend a ODHS Orientation Part 1 and 2 within 90 days. Part 1 can be completed online. Please contact us ASAP to find the next date for Part 2.

Ongoing Training

Once approved, if you are caring for non-relatives you will be required to take additional training as a regulated subsidy provider before you renew. Find a variety of exciting training opportunities to inspire your work through our quarterly training bulletin.