Partner With MBOP Tribal Child Care
Strong child care partnerships help Native families throughout Clark County access safe, reliable, and high-quality care.
MBOP Tribal Child Care works with licensed, license-exempt, family, relative, and in-home providers to give eligible families the freedom to choose child care that best meets their needs.
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Why Partner With Us?
Child care providers are an important part of helping families succeed. By partnering with MBOP Tribal Child Care, you help expand access to dependable child care for Native American and Alaska Native families throughout Clark County.
Support Native Families
Help Native American and Alaska Native families throughout Clark County access safe, dependable child care while parents and guardians work, attend school, or participate in job training.
Expand Family Choice
Participating providers give families more options when choosing the child care setting that works best for their children, schedules, and individual household needs.
Partner With Our Team
Our Tribal Child Care team works directly with participating providers to help navigate required documentation, program requirements, and the provider participation process.
Who Can Participate?
MBOP Tribal Child Care works with a variety of child care providers throughout Clark County, giving families flexibility when choosing the type of care that works best for their household.
Licensed Child Care Centers
State-licensed child care centers and facilities throughout Clark County may participate as MBOP Tribal Child Care providers.
Families may select an eligible licensed provider that meets their child care needs and works with their schedule.
License-Exempt Programs
Qualifying programs that are exempt from Nevada child care licensing requirements may also participate in the Tribal Child Care Program.
Applicable documentation verifying the program’s license-exempt status will be required before participation.
Family / In-Home Providers
Eligible family members, relatives, and other qualifying individuals may provide child care in the child’s home or another approved home setting.
This option can provide families with greater flexibility and a more individualized child care arrangement.
Provider participation is subject to MBOP Tribal Child Care program requirements and applicable federal health, safety, documentation, and background check requirements.
How It Works
When an eligible family chooses you as their child care provider, our Tribal Child Care team will help guide you through the provider participation process.
A Family Selects You
An eligible MBOP Tribal Child Care family chooses your program or services as their preferred child care provider.
MBOP Contacts You
Our Tribal Child Care team will contact you directly and explain the documents and requirements needed to participate in the program.
Submit Provider Documents
Provide the required documentation for your provider type, such as your current rate sheet, license or exemption documentation, W-9, and other applicable forms.
Complete Program Requirements
Complete any applicable health and safety requirements, background checks, fingerprinting, or additional documentation required for your provider type.
Begin Providing Care
Once all applicable requirements are completed and care is authorized by MBOP Tribal Child Care, you can begin providing approved child care services for the family.
You Don’t Have to Navigate the Process Alone
Our team will help you understand the requirements that apply to your provider type and answer questions throughout the process.
What You’ll Need
Once a family selects you as their child care provider, our team will contact you to begin the provider process.
Having these documents ready can help make the process easier and ensure we have the information needed to establish you as a participating provider.
View Provider FormsCurrent Rate Sheet
Provide your current child care rates so our team can review them alongside MBOP Tribal Child Care’s maximum reimbursement rates.
License or Exemption Documentation
Licensed providers should submit a current state child care license. Qualifying license-exempt programs should provide applicable documentation verifying their exemption.
Completed W-9
Your W-9 should reflect the name and address you would like MBOP Tribal Child Care to use when issuing provider payments.
Provider-Specific Documentation
Depending on your provider type, additional forms, health and safety documentation, or background check information may be required. Our team will let you know what applies to you.
Make Sure Your Payment Information Is Correct
The name and address listed on your W-9 will be used when processing provider payments. Please review this information carefully before submitting your form.
Important Program Requirements
Because MBOP Tribal Child Care is federally funded through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), participating providers must meet applicable program, health, safety, and federal requirements.
Background Checks & Fingerprinting
Applicable providers must complete required background checks and fingerprinting as part of the provider approval process.
Health & Safety Requirements
Providers must meet the health and safety requirements that apply to their provider type and child care setting.
Accredited Private Schools
MBOP Tribal Child Care cannot issue child care subsidy payments to accredited private schools.
Provider Approval & Authorization
Completing provider paperwork does not by itself authorize child care services or payment.
Background Check Timeline
Providers who are required to complete a background check must complete fingerprinting within the required program timeframe. Background check results must be received before billing can begin.
Requirements may vary by provider type. Our Tribal Child Care team will explain what is required for your individual child care arrangement.
Understanding Provider Payments
We want participating providers to have clear information about reimbursement rates, invoicing, and payment processing. Here’s what you need to know.
Reimbursement Rates
MBOP Tribal Child Care establishes maximum reimbursement rates based on the provider type and age of the child receiving care.
- Licensed Child Care Centers
- In-Home / Family Care Providers
- Before & After School Programs
Submit Your Invoice
Participating providers submit invoices to MBOP Tribal Child Care for authorized child care services that have already been provided.
- Invoices may only include services already rendered
- Future child care dates cannot be paid in advance
- Complete invoices help prevent processing delays
When Will I Be Paid?
Our Finance Department processes provider payments after a completed invoice is received and the billed child care services have been rendered.
- Submit invoices before 2:00 PM Tuesday
- Invoices are reviewed and processed
- Checks are generally mailed the following Monday
Our Commitment
to Providers
Strong provider partnerships are essential to helping families access dependable, high-quality child care.
We value the important role child care providers play in supporting children and families throughout Clark County. Our team is committed to treating providers with respect, communicating clearly, and helping you understand MBOP Tribal Child Care program requirements.
Responsive Support
Our team is available to answer questions and help providers navigate program forms, requirements, authorizations, and payment processes.
Clear Communication
We strive to provide straightforward information so providers understand what is needed, what comes next, and who to contact when questions arise.
Respectful Partnership
We recognize the time, experience, and commitment providers bring to caring for children and supporting the families we serve.
Together, we can expand access to safe, supportive child care for Native American and Alaska Native families throughout Clark County.
Ready to Partner With Us?
Whether you’re a licensed child care center, qualifying license-exempt program, or interested in providing family or in-home care, our team can help you understand the next steps.
Questions are always welcome. We’re here to help you through the provider process.