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New Provider Referral Search

This function allows search criteria to be defined to generate a customized referral list of child care providers.  Queries can be performed for individual or all children in a family.  The search can be performed by using either a predefined or a customized query selection.  Predefined queries have been identified to generate referrals frequently requested by clients.  Other queries may be performed as needed for more customization of services.  Selection can accommodate both Work and Home proximity.  LECC Providers are not included in the Referral function.

User Defined Query (Custom Search)

This query would be user generated for customized referral search using any of the criteria presented.

Pre-defined Query (All Others)

These queries have been identified to generate referrals frequently requested by clients.  Within the functionality of one of these types of queries, you may customize the search criteria once you have accessed the query page. 

Begin the query process by selecting one of the values in the drop-down list for Query Type by using the down arrow () next to the field.

Custom Search

Centers with Sign Language

Infant Providers

As a result, the Provider Referral Search page (RR0013) is displayed. 

The search fields are populated according to the selection of the Query Type.  For all queries, the Age Categories checked represent the ages of the children who have been associated with the referral case.  Any of the prefilled fields may be edited if desired.  Make or edit selections for the following fields:

Town

Select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field. 

Program Type

Select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field. 

Licensed Provider

Registered Home

Operating Times

Enter the starting and ending times by typing the value using the format HH:MM AM or PM in this field.

Age Categories

This section identifies the ages for which a provider is willing to care for children.  For all queries, the Age Categories checked represent the ages of the children who have been associated with the referral case.  In order to include an item for the age category, click on the box next to the value for the age.  To uncheck a selection, just click in the box again to remove it.

Infant

Toddler

Preschool

School Age

Type of Care

In order to include an item for this category, click on the box next to the value for the type of care.  To uncheck a selection, just click in the box again to remove it.

After School

Before School

Before and After School

Daytime

Drop-in Care

Emergency Care
 

Full-Time

Kindergarten

Part-Time

Second Shift

Third Shift

Weekends

Current Vacancies Preference

This option allows the choice between providers who have publicized vacancies and all providers whether there are vacancies or not.  If the selection is for Only Providers with Vacancies, provider results would only include ones with current vacancies.  Select the choice by using the radio button next to the field ().

All Providers

Only Providers with Vacancies

Accepts Subsidy Clients

This field indicates whether the provider is willing to serve State Child Care subsidized clients.  Select the choice by using the radio button next to the field ().

All Providers

Only Providers that Accept Sliding Scale Clients

Area Description

This identifies the information about a provider's physical area.  Select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field. 

Fenced Yard

Smoke Free

Building Type/Setting

This information describes the physical attributes of a building or setting.  Select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field. 

Apartment

House

Mobile Home

Non-Residential

Workplace-Based

Pets

To identify any pets that are not desirable in the provider setting, click on the box next to the value for the pet.  To uncheck a selection, just click in the box again to remove it.

No Dog

No Cat

No Other Furry Animal

No Other Non-Furry Animal

Meal Requirements

In order to include an item for this category, select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field.

Allergy Awareness

Special Diets

Language Capability

In order to include an item for this category, select the value for this field by using the down arrow () next to the field. 

American Sign Language

Bosnian

Chinese

English
 

French

Somalian

Spanish

Vietnamese

Search Providers Updated Since

The purpose of this field is to locate providers who have recently become licensed; had licensing changes, or whose information has been updated; and therefore, may not have appeared in previous search results.  In order to include these providers for this function, a date value is entered.  If an update has been made after this date, the provider is included in the results.

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Generating the Referral Search