HOW DO I GET INTO MAQCS:  • LOG INTO or CREATE an Okta Account.     • Use a personal email address  • Do not use the business address that was on file in CCUBS  • Log INTO MAQCS  • Find and click on the tile named “ECFSD MAQCS Child Care Providers”  IMPORTANT:    • You should NOT need to create an account for MAQCS.  • If you are asked to create an account,   • PLEASE CONTACT US by creating a support ticket here.(https://mtdphhs.my.site.com/MAQCSChildCareLicensing/s/contact-us?language=en_US) • You should NOT need to create your facilities in MAQCS if you are already licensed/registered  • If you DO NOT see your facilities   • PLEASE CONTACT US by creating a support ticket here.(https://mtdphhs.my.site.com/MAQCSChildCareLicensing/s/contact-us?language=en_US) Provider Portal Access and EFT W9 Submission Guide(https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/ecfsd/childcare/documentsandresources/ProviderPortalAccessandEFTW-9SubmissionGuide.pdf)

Provider Portal Access and EFT W9 Submission Guide(https://youtu.be/njfaSw9y7nU) MAQCS Provider Portal Overview(https://youtu.be/meaeFPFGNpE) Provider Okta Account Login and Setup Guide(https://youtu.be/rQwUZAVRUfk)

• Licensing questions can be answered on the Child Care Licensing page here: Frequently Asked Questions (https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/childcarelicensing/frequentlyaskedquestions) • The Spark help desk is available to give technical assistance. You can find their website here.(https://sparkmontana.com/) Or give them a call, 406-481-3728.

Child Care Licensing(https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/childcarelicensing/index) The Child Care Licensing (CCL) program helps providers use the licensing portal to apply, update records, and stay compliant. CCL supports licensed, registered, and prospective providers with portal guidance, required documents, and next steps. The program also conducts pre-inspections, annual inspections, ongoing monitoring, and follows up on complaints. Phone: (406) 444-2012 Fax: (406) 444-2750 Email: childcarelicensing@mt.gov(mailto:childcarelicensing@mt.gov) Mail: PO Box 4210 Helena, MT 59620-4210 SPARK Montana(https://sparkmontana.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22836567526&gbraid=0AAAAA_oldICouUBARWLoTn-rjzabEH8Ed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsYrL4J67kgMVLAGtBh0J2A5KEAAYASAAEgLIA_D_BwE) Phone: (406) 481-3728 Support providers in meeting high-quality standards and achieving strong outcomes by making it easier to access the tools and services they need. Our team offers live Help Desk support and a 24/7 Knowledge Hub to assist with portal access, child care enrollment, and workforce fingerprinting. Zero to Five(https://zerotofive.org/) Provides business advising, targeted training, mentorship, shared services coordination, and technical assistance to strengthen programs and build community capacity.