Department of Human Services

Function of the Provider Payments Division:

Is to process reimbursement for the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) providers of Miami-Dade County for services rendered.

In order for someone to become a provider, the below steps must be followed:

• Contact the Department of Children and Families at 305-377-5500 for licensing information.
• Contact the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. at 305-646-7220 to secure an approved agreement.
• Contact the Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services Child Development Services Bureau (CDSB) at 305-514-6000 to request appropriate forms and documents.

The following documents must be completed and presented to CDSB prior to becoming a provider:

• Approved Provider Agreement from the Early Learning Coalition of Miami Dade and Monroe, Inc.  (ELCMDM)
• Completed Form W-9 (with valid contact number and address)
• Copy of IRS Tax Coupon or Certificate
• Valid DC&F License, or Letter of Exemption
• Gold Seal Certificate from the accrediting agency and DC&F Gold Seal Certificate (if status was granted)
• Completed Authorization of Agreement for Automatic Deposit of Miami Dade Warrants (if direct deposit is desired)
• Articles of Incorporation

These documents may be mailed, faxed or dropped off at our office located at:

Martin Luther King Plaza
2525 NW 62 Street, Suite 4000
Miami Florida 33147

For assistance with any of these forms, please contact our Help Desk at 305-514-6038.