Licensed Centers
Electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems® from a DES approved CCMS. The list of DES approved CCMS are included below. Once electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems, providers review the final attendance and hit the submission button for the attendance to be sent directly to DES for payment. The DES Arizona Child Care Automated Tracking System (AZCCATS) reviews the attendance and the payment is processed. In addition, on a nightly basis, except weekends, AZCCATS sends data to KinderSystems® on certificates of authorizations. This allows a provider to see in KinderSystems® the children authorized for child care assistance.
Certified Family Child Care Home Providers
There are two ways that the CCES works for a Certified Family Child Care Home Provider. The first is by using a DES approved Child Care Management Software (CCMS). See below for the full list of DES approved CCMS. Electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems® from the CCMS. Once electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems® the provider reviews the final attendance and hits the submission button for the attendance to be sent directly to DES for payment. The DES Arizona Child Care Automated Tracking System (AZCCATS) reviews the attendance and the payment is processed.
If you do not use a CCMS then you can still use the CCES by using KinderSystems®. The provider and the parent/guardian of the authorized children will register with KinderSystems® to establish accounts to track daily attendance and submit the attendance for payment. The parent/guardian will use a tablet or a mobile phone to sign the child in and out through KinderSystems®. The provider, using a tablet or mobile phone, will submit the electronic attendance for the month for children authorized for child care to DES and receive payment. In addition, on a nightly basis, except weekends, AZCCATS sends data to KinderSystems® on certificates of authorizations. This allows a provider to see in KinderSystems® the children authorized for child care assistance.
Group Home Providers
There are two ways that the CCES works for a Group Home Provider. The first is by using a DES approved Child Care Management Software (CCMS). See below for the full list of DES approved CCMS. Electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems® from the CCMS. Once electronic attendance is transmitted to KinderSystems® the provider reviews the final attendance and hits the submission button for the attendance to be sent directly to DES for payment. The DES Arizona Child Care Automated Tracking System (AZCCATS) reviews the attendance and the payment is processed.
If you do not use a CCMS then you can still use the CCES by using KinderSystems®. The provider and the parent/guardian of the authorized children will register with KinderSystems® to establish accounts to track daily attendance and submit the attendance for payment. The parent/guardian will use a tablet or a mobile phone to sign the child in and out through KinderSystems®. The provider, using a tablet or mobile phone, will submit the electronic attendance for the month for children authorized for child care to DES and receive payment. In addition, on a nightly basis, except weekends, AZCCATS sends data to KinderSystems® on certificates of authorizations. This allows a provider to see in KinderSystems® the children authorized for child care assistance.
Non-Certified Relative Providers (NCRP)
The NCRP and the parent/guardian of the authorized children will register with KinderSystems® to establish accounts to track daily attendance and submit the attendance for payment. The parent/guardian will use a tablet or a mobile phone to sign the child in and out through KinderSystems®. The NCRP, using a tablet or mobile phone, will submit the electronic attendance for the month to DES and receive payment.
Is the CCES Required?
The current Provider Partnership Agreement (PRA) will end September 30, 2026. The Provider Network and Support Team is preparing for the new PRA that will go into effect on October 1, 2026. All providers will be required to use the Child Care Electronic System (CCES) under the new PRA. Providers will have up to four months to transition to the CCES and training will be provided to ensure your success. The CCES allows ADES to conduct business with Child Care Providers more efficiently in a digital environment which will save you time. This webpage will continue to be the main source of information for Providers on the CCES.
