New Electronic Attendance Record Requirement

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This page is for child care providers who get Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). It gives:

  • Reminders about existing attendance record and billing policies

  • Information about new electronic attendance requirements that rolled out to some providers beginning June 22, 2026.

While attendance requirements are not changing, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) started requiring providers to make attendance records available to DCYF using the Enrollment & Attendance (E&A) feature in the Provider Hub, which is currently available for child care centers.

This new requirement will be rolled out in phases:

This page is for child care providers who get Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). It gives:

  • Reminders about existing attendance record and billing policies

  • Information about new electronic attendance requirements that rolled out to some providers beginning June 22, 2026.

While attendance requirements are not changing, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) started requiring providers to make attendance records available to DCYF using the Enrollment & Attendance (E&A) feature in the Provider Hub, which is currently available for child care centers.

This new requirement will be rolled out in phases:

  • Child care providers will receive at least 90 days’ notice before the date they will be required to begin submitting their attendance records electronically.

  • Providers who are required to begin submitting attendance electronically by June 22, 2026 have already received a 90-day notice.

  • If you have not received a notice by mail, you are not part of the first rollout group required to meet the June 22, 2026 deadline.

At this time, electronic enrollment and attendance requirements are only being rolled out to child care centers licensed by the State of Minnesota. Other provider types, such as licensed family child care, are not included in this requirement yet.

DCYF continues to develop processes and procedures for electronic attendance. See the right menu bar for answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and to sign up for email updates. Answers include the most current electronic attendance details as of 07/23/2026. We will update this site periodically and provide more information.

See below for a short survey about your current attendance recordkeeping practices.

  • Attendance Record-keeping Survey

    Thank you for taking some time to complete this short survey. It is an opportunity for you to tell us about how your program currently collects and maintains child attendance information. We would like to hear from you so we can prepare to serve you better by determining the resources and supports you may need. 
     
    Taking part in this survey is completely up to you. You don't have to answer any questions you don't want to, and you can stop at any time. Your answers will be anonymous, meaning we won’t know who you are based on your responses. The information you share will only be used by state staff for planning purposes. By continuing with the survey, you agree to have your responses used this way. 

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  • CCAP Enrollment & Attendance Compliance

    If you received a 90-day notice on March 19, as of June 22, 2026, your program is required to submit enrollment and attendance information to DCYF using the Provider Hub in order to be registered with the Child Care Assistance Program. If you use the Import Attendance feature, July 15, 2026 was the first deadline to submit your enrollment and attendance information. 


    You received communication from DCYF explaining why your attendance records for June 22, 2026-July 5, 2025 were out of compliance. DCYF’s communication gave instructions about what you need to do to follow the law.  For example, if records were missing, you must submit your complete enrollment and attendance information by July 29, 2026 to avoid possible consequences, such as an overpayment or closing your CCAP registration.  


    For more information, including quick guides on how to submit your enrollment and attendance information, visit New Electronic Attendance Record Requirement | Minnesota Engage DCYF.  


    If you did not submit your enrollment and attendance information by July 15, 2026, tell us why. 

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Page last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 01:21 PM