# Title 5 Tool ## Title 5 Tool - [Welcome to CQEL's Title 5 Tool](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/welcome-to-cqels-title-5-tool.md): CQEL supports early education leaders in expanding their programs and running them with less stress. This is our Title 5 Tool, which is a transformation of the Title 5 California Code of Regulations. - [Definitions](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-provisions/definitions.md): 18000 - [Eligibility for Funding](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-provisions/eligibility-for-funding.md): 18001 - [Application Review](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/selection-of-contractors/application-review.md): 18002 - [Appeals for Request for Applications](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/selection-of-contractors/appeals-for-request-for-applications.md): 18003 - [Award of Contract](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/selection-of-contractors/award-of-contract.md): 18004 - [Contractor Eligibility for State Child Care Facilities Fund](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/selection-of-contractors/contractor-eligibility-for-state-child-care-facilities-fund.md): 18005 - [Priorities for State Child Care Facilities Fund (GAIN)](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/state-child-care-facilities-fund/priorities-for-state-child-care-facilities-fund-gain.md): 18007 - [Funding Award Procedures for State Child Care Facility Funds](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/state-child-care-facilities-fund/funding-award-procedures-for-state-child-care-facility-funds.md): 18008 - [Application for Contingency Funds for Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/contingency-funds-for-alternative-payment-programs/application-for-contingency-funds-for-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18009 - [Continued Funding for Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/contingency-funds-for-alternative-payment-programs/continued-funding-for-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18010 - [Scope of General Requirements](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/scope-of-general-requirements.md): 18012 - [Definitions - General Requirements](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/definitions-general-requirements.md): 18013 - [Notification of Address Change - General Requirements](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/notification-of-address-change-general-requirements.md): 18014 - [Materials Developed with Contract Funds](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/materials-developed-with-contract-funds.md): 18016 - [Prohibition Against Religious Instruction or Worship](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/prohibition-against-religious-instruction-or-worship.md): 18017 - [Prohibition Against Presigned Checks, Child Development Division Prior Written Approval](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/prohibition-against-presigned-checks-child-development-division-prior-written-approval.md): 18018 - [Prohibition Against Loans and Advances](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/prohibition-against-loans-and-advances.md): 18019 - [Compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/compliance-with-title-22-california-code-of-regulations.md): 18020 - [Contracts with Multiple Service Areas](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/contracts-with-multiple-service-areas.md): 18022 - [Compliance Reviews of Contractors](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/compliance-reviews-of-contractors.md): 18023 - [Contractor's Termination for Convenience](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/contractors-termination-for-convenience.md): 18024 - [Title, Use, Disposition and Retention of Equipment](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/title-use-disposition-and-retention-of-equipment.md): 18025 - [Subcontracts Excluded from Scope of This Article](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/subcontracts-excluded-from-scope-of-this-article.md): 18026 - [Private Contractors](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/private-contractors.md): 18027 - [Prior Child Development Division Approval](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/prior-child-development-division-approval.md): 18028 - [Required Subcontract Provisions](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/required-subcontract-provisions.md): 18031 - [Audit Requirements for Subcontracts](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-requirements/audit-requirements-for-subcontracts.md): 18032 - [General Standards - Costs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/general-standards-costs.md): 18033 - [Specific Items of Reimbursable Costs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/specific-items-of-reimbursable-costs.md): 18034 - [Nonreimbursable Costs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/nonreimbursable-costs.md): 18035 - [Charging of Expenditures](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/charging-of-expenditures.md): 18037 - [Recoupment of Advanced Contract Funds](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/recoupment-of-advanced-contract-funds.md): 18038 - [Use of Subsidized Parent Fees](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/use-of-subsidized-parent-fees.md): 18039 - [Prior Approval for Certain Capital Outlay Expenditures](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/prior-approval-for-certain-capital-outlay-expenditures.md): 18040 - [Prior Approval for Out-of-State Travel](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/prior-approval-for-out-of-state-travel.md): 18041 - [Determination of Reimbursable Amount](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/determination-of-reimbursement/determination-of-reimbursable-amount.md): 18054 - [Reduction, Withholding, and Cancelling Apportionments to Contractors](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/determination-of-reimbursement/reduction-withholding-and-cancelling-apportionments-to-contractors.md): 18056 - [Order of Expenditure](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/determination-of-reimbursement/order-of-expenditure.md): 18057 - [General Provisions for Accounting](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/general-provisions-for-accounting.md): 18063 - [Child Development Fund; Interest Bearing Accounts](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/child-development-fund-interest-bearing-accounts.md): 18064 - [Enrollment and Attendance Accounting](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/enrollment-and-attendance-accounting.md): 18065 - [Verification of Excused Absence Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/verification-of-excused-absence-policies.md): 18066 - [Abandonment of Care](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/abandonment-of-care.md): 18066.5 - [General Recordkeeping Requirements](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/general-recordkeeping-requirements.md): 18067 - [Attendance and Expenditure Reports](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/attendance-and-expenditure-reports.md): 18068 - [Service Data Report for Resource and Referral Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/service-data-report-for-resource-and-referral-programs.md): 18069 - [Report Data](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/report-data.md): 18070 - [Audits and Auditors](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/audits-and-auditors.md): 18071 - [Review of Audit by the California Department of Education Office of External Audits](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/review-of-audit-by-the-california-department-of-education-office-of-external-audits.md): 18072 - [Delinquent Audits, One-Time Extension, Liability for California Department of Education Audit Costs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/accounting-and-reporting-requirements/delinquent-audits-one-time-extension-liability-for-california-department-of-education-audit-costs.md): 18073 - [Applicable Regulations](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/applicable-regulations.md): 18074 - [Definition - Applicable Regulations](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/definition-applicable-regulations.md): 18074.1 - [Application of Regional Market Rate Ceilings](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/application-of-regional-market-rate-ceilings.md): 18074.2 - [Reimbursement Rate Categories](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/reimbursement-rate-categories.md): 18075 - [Adjustment for Evenings and/or Weekends for Licensed Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/adjustment-for-evenings-and-or-weekends-for-licensed-providers.md): 18075.1 - [Adjustment for Children with Exceptional Needs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/adjustment-for-children-with-exceptional-needs.md): 18075.2 - [Limitations on Reimbursement](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/limitations-on-reimbursement.md): 18076 - [Other Reimbursable Fees](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/other-reimbursable-fees.md): 18076.1 - [Reimbursable Hours of Care](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/reimbursable-hours-of-care.md): 18076.2 - [Reimbursement to Multiple Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/reimbursement-to-multiple-providers.md): 18076.3 - [Scope of General Child Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/scope-of-general-child-care-programs.md): 18077 - [Definitions - General Child Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/definitions-general-child-care-programs.md): 18078 - [Family Data File Contents](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/family-data-file-contents.md): 18081 - [Initial Certification of Eligibility](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/initial-certification-of-eligibility.md): 18082 - [Recertification of Eligibility](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/recertification-of-eligibility.md): 18082.1 - [A Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/a-familys-right-to-voluntarily-request-changes.md): 18082.3 - [Application for Services Contents](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/application-for-services-contents.md): 18083 - [Documentation and Determination of Family Size](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-and-determination-of-family-size.md): 18083.1 - [Documentation of Eligibility: Income and Family Fees](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-eligibility-income-and-family-fees.md): 18084 - [Income Calculation](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/income-calculation.md): 18084.1 - [Documentation of Public Assistance](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-public-assistance.md): 18085 - [Documentation of Need](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need.md): 18085.5 - [Documentation of Need: Employment](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-employment.md): 18086 - [Documentation of Need: Service Limitations](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-service-limitations.md): 18086.1 - [Documentation of Need: Seeking Employment](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-seeking-employment.md): 18086.5 - [Documentation of Need: Educational Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-educational-programs.md): 18086.6 - [Documentation of Need: Vocational Training](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-vocational-training.md): 18087 - [Documentation of Need: Parental Incapacity](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-parental-incapacity.md): 18088 - [Documentation of the Child's Exceptional Needs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-the-childs-exceptional-needs.md): 18089 - [Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Homelessness](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-eligibility-and-need-homelessness.md): 18090 - [Documentation of Need: Seeking Permanent Housing](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-need-seeking-permanent-housing.md): 18091 - [Documentation of Child Protective Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/documentation-of-child-protective-services.md): 18092 - [Certification of Federal Eligibility for the Federal Based Migrant Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/certification-of-federal-eligibility-for-the-federal-based-migrant-program.md): 18093 - [Notice of Action: Application for Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/notice-of-action-application-for-services.md): 18094 - [Notice of Action: Recipient of Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/general-child-care-programs/notice-of-action-recipient-of-services.md): 18095 - [Admission Policies and Procedures: Interview](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/admission-policies-and-procedures/admission-policies-and-procedures-interview.md): 18105 - [Admission Priorities, Waiting List, and Displacement](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/admission-policies-and-procedures/admission-priorities-waiting-list-and-displacement.md): 18106 - [Residency Requirements](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/admission-policies-and-procedures/residency-requirements.md): 18107 - [Fee Schedule](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/fee-schedule.md): 18108 - [Fee Assessment: Explanation to Parents](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/fee-assessment-explanation-to-parents.md): 18109 - [Exceptions to Fee Assessment](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/exceptions-to-fee-assessment.md): 18110 - [No Additional Payments or Costs Exceptions](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/no-additional-payments-or-costs-exceptions.md): 18111 - [Credit for Fees Paid to Other Service Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/credit-for-fees-paid-to-other-service-providers.md): 18112 - [Receipt for Payment of Fee; Retention of Copy for Records](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/receipt-for-payment-of-fee-retention-of-copy-for-records.md): 18113 - [Advance Payment of Fees, Delinquent Fees, and Notice of Delinquency](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/advance-payment-of-fees-delinquent-fees-and-notice-of-delinquency.md): 18114 - [Plan for Payment of Delinquent Fees](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/plan-for-payment-of-delinquent-fees.md): 18115 - [Consequences of Nonpayment of Delinquent Fees](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/consequences-of-nonpayment-of-delinquent-fees.md): 18116 - [Confidentiality of Records](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/parent-fees/confidentiality-of-records.md): 18117 - [Approval or Denial of Child Care and Development Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/due-process-requirements/approval-or-denial-of-child-care-and-development-services.md): 18118 - [Changes Affecting Service](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/due-process-requirements/changes-affecting-service.md): 18119 - [Clients Request for a Hearing: Rules and Procedures](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/due-process-requirements/clients-request-for-a-hearing-rules-and-procedures.md): 18120 - [Appeal Procedure for Child Development Division Review](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/due-process-requirements/appeal-procedure-for-child-development-division-review.md): 18121 - [Contractor Compliance with Child Development Division Decision](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/due-process-requirements/contractor-compliance-with-child-development-division-decision.md): 18122 - [Applicable Regulations - Campus Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/campus-child-care-program/applicable-regulations-campus-child-care-program.md): 18175 - [Scope of Applicable Regulations](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/federal-based-migrant-program/scope-of-applicable-regulations.md): 18180 - [Enrollment Priorities](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/eligibility-and-enrollment-priorities/enrollment-priorities.md): 18182 - [Eligibility Certification for Federal Based Migrant Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/eligibility-and-enrollment-priorities/eligibility-certification-for-federal-based-migrant-programs.md): 18183 - [Migrant Student Record Transfer System](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/eligibility-and-enrollment-priorities/migrant-student-record-transfer-system.md): 18184 - [Applicable Regulations - State Base Migrant Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/state-based-migrant-program/applicable-regulations-state-base-migrant-program.md): 18190 - [Eligibility Criteria - State Based Migrant Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/state-based-migrant-program/eligibility-criteria-state-based-migrant-program.md): 18191 - [Priorities for Enrollment, Waiting List, Displacement Order - State Based Migrant Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/state-based-migrant-program/priorities-for-enrollment-waiting-list-displacement-order-state-based-migrant-program.md): 18192 - [Applicable Regulations - Severely Handicapped Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/severely-handicapped-program/applicable-regulations-severely-handicapped-program.md): 18210 - [Eligibility - Severely Handicapped Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/severely-handicapped-program/eligibility-severely-handicapped-program.md): 18211 - [Additional Basic Data File Requirements - Severely Handicapped Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/severely-handicapped-program/additional-basic-data-file-requirements-severely-handicapped-program.md): 18212 - [Minimum Hours of Operation - Severely Handicapped Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/severely-handicapped-program/minimum-hours-of-operation-severely-handicapped-program.md): 18213 - [Applicable Regulations - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/applicable-regulations-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18220 - [Definitions - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/definitions-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18220.2 - [Provider Rate for Family Co-Payment - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/provider-rate-for-family-co-payment-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18220.6 - [Information on Contractor Policies - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/information-on-contractor-policies-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18221 - [Information to Be Given to Parents - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/information-to-be-given-to-parents-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18222 - [Procedures for Provider Participation - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/procedures-for-provider-participation-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18223 - [Written Materials to Be Given to Providers - Alternative Payment Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/written-materials-to-be-given-to-providers-alternative-payment-programs.md): 18224 - [Notification of Parents and Facilities](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/receipt-of-notification-of-temporary-suspension-or-license-revocation/notification-of-parents-and-facilities.md): 18224.2 - [Receipt of Notification of Probationary Status of Facility from Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/receipt-of-notification-of-temporary-suspension-or-license-revocation/receipt-of-notification-of-probationary-status-of-facility-from-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18224.4 - [Notification of Ineligible Status of a License-Exempt Provider](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/notification-of-ineligible-status-of-a-license-exempt-provider.md): 18224.6 - [Plan for Continuity of Service and Expenditures](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/plan-for-continuity-of-service-and-expenditures.md): 18225 - [Plan for Provider Payments](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/plan-for-provider-payments.md): 18226 - [Eligible Providers for Alternative Payment Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/eligible-providers-for-alternative-payment-program.md): 18227 - [Provisional Child Care](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/provisional-child-care.md): 18227.1 - [Offset of Parent Fees Paid to Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/offset-of-parent-fees-paid-to-providers.md): 18228 - [Basic Data File: Receipt of Supportive Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/services-and-payments/basic-data-file-receipt-of-supportive-services.md): 18229 - [Records on File Concerning In-Home Service Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/records/records-on-file-concerning-in-home-service-providers.md): 18230 - [Records on File Concerning Service Providers](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/records/records-on-file-concerning-service-providers.md): 18231 - [Applicable Regulations - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/applicable-regulations-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18240 - [Definitions - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/definitions-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18240.5 - [Service Area - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/service-area-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18241 - [No Fees Charged for Referral Services - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/no-fees-charged-for-referral-services-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18242 - [Resources Available for Service Providers - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/resources-available-for-service-providers-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18243 - [Written Referral Policies - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/written-referral-policies-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18244 - [Maximizing Parental Choice - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/maximizing-parental-choice-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18245 - [Confidentiality of Information - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/confidentiality-of-information-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18246 - [Complaint Procedures - Resource and Referral Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/complaint-procedures-resource-and-referral-program.md): 18247 - [Notification of Temporary Suspension, License Revocation, or Probation](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/notification-of-temporary-suspension-license-revocation-or-probation.md): 18248 - [Reinstatement of Provider or Facility at Conclusion of Probation or Temporary Suspension](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/resource-and-referral-program/reinstatement-of-provider-or-facility-at-conclusion-of-probation-or-temporary-suspension.md): 18249 - [Scope of Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/scope-of-program-quality.md): 18270 - [Definitions - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/definitions-program-quality.md): 18270.5 - [Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/program-philosophy-goals-and-objectives-program-quality.md): 18271 - [Developmental Profile - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/developmental-profile-program-quality.md): 18272 - [Education Program - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/education-program-program-quality.md): 18273 - [Staff Development Program - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/staff-development-program-program-quality.md): 18274 - [Parent Involvement and Education - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/parent-involvement-and-education-program-quality.md): 18275 - [Health and Social Services - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/health-and-social-services-program-quality.md): 18276 - [Community Involvement - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/community-involvement-program-quality.md): 18277 - [Nutrition - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/nutrition-program-quality.md): 18278 - [Program Self-Evaluation Process - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/program-self-evaluation-process-program-quality.md): 18279 - [Parent Survey - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/parent-survey-program-quality.md): 18280 - [Environment Rating Scales - Program Quality](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-quality/environment-rating-scales-program-quality.md): 18281 - [Staffing Ratios for Early Learning and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/staffing-ratios/staffing-ratios-for-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18290 - [Commingling of Age Categories](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/staffing-ratios/commingling-of-age-categories.md): 18291 - [Staffing Ratio Variance](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/staffing-ratios/staffing-ratio-variance.md): 18292 - [Qualifications for Site Supervisor: Conditions](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/waiver-of-qualifications-for-site-supervisor/qualifications-for-site-supervisor-conditions.md): 18295 - [Scope of Appeal and Dispute Resolution Procedures](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/scope-of-appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures.md): 18300 - [Termination, Suspension, and Major Reductions in Contract](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/termination-suspension-and-major-reductions-in-contract.md): 18301 - [Contractor's Responsibility After Notice of Termination or Notice of Decision](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/contractors-responsibility-after-notice-of-termination-or-notice-of-decision.md): 18302 - [Administrative Review of Changes in Contract Status](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/administrative-review-of-changes-in-contract-status.md): 18303 - [Conditional Status Imposed During the Contract Period](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/conditional-status-imposed-during-the-contract-period.md): 18304 - [Conditional Status Addendum](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/conditional-status-addendum.md): 18305 - [Monthly Reports: Inventory of Equipment](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/monthly-reports-inventory-of-equipment.md): 18306 - [Duration of Conditional Contract Status](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/duration-of-conditional-contract-status.md): 18307 - [Resolution of Contract Administration Disputes](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/appeal-and-dispute-resolution-procedures/resolution-of-contract-administration-disputes.md): 18308 - [Definitions - CalWORKs, Early Learning, and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs/definitions-calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18400 - [General Provisions - CalWORKs, Early Learning, and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs/general-provisions-calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18405 - [Family Eligibility - CalWORKs, Early Learning, and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs/family-eligibility-calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18406 - [Child Eligibility - CalWORKs, Early Learning, and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs/child-eligibility-calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18407 - [Eligibility Duration - CalWORKs, Early Learning, and Care Programs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs/eligibility-duration-calworks-early-learning-and-care-programs.md): 18408 - [Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 by Transfer from a Stage 1 CalWORKs Agency.](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2-by-transfer-from-a-stage-1-calworks-agency..md): 18409 - [Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 When Transferring from Another CalWORKs Stage 2 Agency](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2-when-transferring-from-another-calworks-stage-2-agency.md): 18409.3 - [Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 When NOT Transferring from Another CalWORKs Agency](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2-when-not-transferring-from-another-calworks-agency.md): 18409.5 - [CalWORKs Stage 2: Twelve-Month Eligibility](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/calworks-stage-2-twelve-month-eligibility.md): 18410 - [Recertification of Eligibility for Stage 2 CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/recertification-of-eligibility-for-stage-2-calworks.md): 18410.1 - [Requirement to Report when Income Exceeds Statutory Threshold for Income Eligibility - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/requirement-to-report-when-income-exceeds-statutory-threshold-for-income-eligibility-calworks.md): 18410.2 - [The Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/the-familys-right-to-voluntarily-request-changes-calworks.md): 18410.3 - [Eligible Providers for Stage 2 Services - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-2/eligible-providers-for-stage-2-services-calworks.md): 18411 - [Family Data File - Stage 1 or Stage 2 - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/requirements-for-family-data-file-for-calworks/family-data-file-stage-1-or-stage-2-calworks.md): 18412 - [Provider Payments - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/provider-payments-and-parent-fees-for-calworks/provider-payments-calworks.md): 18413 - [Parent Fees and Co-payments - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/provider-payments-and-parent-fees-for-calworks/parent-fees-and-co-payments-calworks.md): 18414 - [Contractor Responsibilities - CalWORKs Program Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-policies-for-calworks/contractor-responsibilities-calworks-program-policies.md): 18415 - [Data Reporting - CalWORKs Program Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-policies-for-calworks/data-reporting-calworks-program-policies.md): 18416 - [Program Quality - CalWORKs Program Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-policies-for-calworks/program-quality-calworks-program-policies.md): 18417 - [Parental Appeals - CalWORKs Program Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-policies-for-calworks/parental-appeals-calworks-program-policies.md): 18418 - [Notice of Action Requirements - CalWORKs Program Policies](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/program-policies-for-calworks/notice-of-action-requirements-calworks-program-policies.md): 18419 - [General Provisions - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-stage-3-child-care-program/general-provisions-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18420 - [Family Eligibility - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-stage-3-child-care-program/family-eligibility-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18421 - [Child Eligibility - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-stage-3-child-care-program/child-eligibility-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18422 - [Eligibility Duration - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/calworks-stage-3-child-care-program/eligibility-duration-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18423 - [Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 3 By Transfer from Another CalWORKs Agency](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3-by-transfer-from-another-calworks-agency.md): 18424 - [CalWORKs Stage 3: Twelve-Month Eligibility](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/calworks-stage-3-twelve-month-eligibility.md): 18425 - [Recertification of Eligibility for CalWORKs Stage 3 Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/recertification-of-eligibility-for-calworks-stage-3-services.md): 18425.1 - [Requirement to Report When Income Exceeds Statutory Threshold for Income Eligibility - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/requirement-to-report-when-income-exceeds-statutory-threshold-for-income-eligibility-calworks.md): 18425.2 - [The Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes - CalWORKs](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/the-familys-right-to-voluntarily-request-changes-calworks.md): 18425.3 - [Eligible Providers for CalWORKs Stage 3 Services](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/eligible-providers-for-calworks-stage-3-services.md): 18426 - [Family Data File - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/family-data-file-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18427 - [Provider Payments and Parent Fees - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/provider-payments-and-parent-fees-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18428 - [Parent Fees and Co-Payments - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/parent-fees-and-co-payments-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18429 - [Contractor Responsibilities - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/contractor-responsibilities-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18430 - [Data Reporting - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/data-reporting-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18431 - [Quality - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/quality-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18432 - [Parental Appeals - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/parental-appeals-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18433 - [Notice of Action Requirements - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/enrollment-into-calworks-stage-3/notice-of-action-requirements-calworks-stage-3-child-care-program.md): 18434 --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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