Based on communication from CDSS, the Cost of Care Plus rate will continue until 6/30/2026. You may review the communication received from CDSS here and CDE here. 

 

Region	Licensed Family Child Care Providers	License-Exempt Providers	Centers
Central	$140	$98	$152
Northern	$141	$99	$154
Southern	$160	$112	$174
Los Angeles	$171	$119	$186
Bay Area	$211	$148	$230

 

In this article we will review what changes need to be done so that you may continue using the Cost of Care Plus rates. 

 

Updating Cost of Care Plus Rates 

 

In the Admin module, navigate to Other Programs. Then, select the Cost Plus option you wish to update

 

Next, click Edit, navigate to the End Month, update the date, and then click Save.

 

 

Adding New Cost of Care Plus Rates

The first step to implement any new Cost Plus Rate is to add each of these Cost Plus Rates per region and provider type. This will only need to be done once by a user that has the admin role:

1. Navigate to the Admin Module

2. Select Other Programs

3. Click the +New button

 

From here, you are now going to enter:

1. Name - Both the Region and Provider Type for your COCP Rate

2. Code - A single string of letters and numbers that the system uses

3. Amount Type - select Set Amount

4. Amount - Enter the amount corresponding to your region and provider

5. Start Month - July 2025

6. End Month - June 2026

Continue this for all COCP rates that are relevant to the area you serve.