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Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program

Direct Deposit Setup Process

Child care programs can receive Great Start Compensation Support Payments through direct deposit into a bank account. Use of direct deposit is strongly encouraged to ensure fast, reliable processing and delivery of payments to child care programs. 

Benefits

Benefits of receiving Compensation Support Payments through direct deposit include:

  • Receive your payment faster compared to mailed checks
  • More reliable delivery of payments: Eliminates the possibility of checks being lost in the mail
  • Provides electronic records of payments

Resources and communication

If you need assistance in a language other than English, please use the resources below:  

​​Si gustaría asistencia de lenguaje en español, por favor contáctennos al 1-888-291-9811, presione la opción 1.  

​​Si aad u hesho turjumaan Soomaali ah, fadlan wac 1-888-291-9811 oo dooro doorashada 3. 

​​Yog koj xav tau kev pab txhais lus Hmoob, thov hu rau peb ntawm 1-888-291-9811, nias tus lej 2. 

​​Child Care Aware of Minnesota can connect you to Language Line Services for languages other than English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish. Child Care Aware can be reached at 651-290-9704 or supportfunds@childcareawaremn.org.  

How to set up direct deposit

To determine where to begin setting up your Compensation Support Payments for direct deposit, please answer the below question and follow those instructions. 

Are you already a registered supplier with the state of Minnesota? 

If you are already a registered supplier, skip the "Supplier Registration process" section and go directly to the Supplier Verification Form process section.  

If you are not already a registered supplier, start here:  

Supplier Registration Process

1. Collect the information you will need:

  • Tax identification number (TIN) 
    • Social security number (SSN) or 
    • Federal employer identification number (FEIN)
  • Bank information:
    • Account number
    • Routing number

2. Open the Supplier Portal, select "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Supplier".

3. Enter Entity and TIN Type.

4. Enter Identifying Information (select "Service" for contractor type).

5. Enter Address Information.

6. Enter Contacts.

7. Enter Payment Information.

8. Enter Category Codes (not required).

9. Submit for Approval.

Minnesota Management and Budget is the state agency responsible for administering the Supplier Portal and the supplier registration process. For supplier registration questions, please contact Minnesota Management and Budget at 651-201-8106 or vendor.mmbefax@state.mn.us. A description of the entire process, including a timeline, is in the FAQs below. 

Please wait two business days after you receive your approval from MMB to allow time for records to be updated. 

Then follow the Supplier Verification Form process below to set up direct deposit for your Compensation Support Payments.

Supplier Verification Form Process:

​The Supplier Verification Form connects a state supplier registration in the state of Minnesota’s Supplier Portal with a child care provider’s child care license/certification. That connection allows Great Start Compensation payments to be delivered to the provider by direct deposit. Providers must complete a supplier registration before they can complete a Supplier Verification Form.  

1. Collect the information you’ll need:

  • Program's license/certification number
  • State of Minnesota supplier ID 
  • Tax ID.

2. Request a Supplier Verification Form at this webpage. NOTE: providers with more than one license/certification will need to complete the request for each license/certification.

3. Receive an email containing a link to your individualized Supplier Verification Form.

4. Complete and submit your Supplier Verification Form.

5. Receive a Supplier Verification Form confirmation email, which confirms a successful submission.

6. Review your confirmation email to confirm your submitted information is correct. If any of your information is incorrect, please submit another Supplier Verification Form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a registered supplier with the state before I can complete a Supplier Verification Form?

Yes

Where do I go to start my supplier registration or access my supplier account?

Please visit this website to begin your supplier registration or access your supplier account via the supplier portal. 

How long is the process to set up direct deposit?

Supplier verification process

  • If you collect the needed information beforehand (your tax ID and bank information), completing your supplier registration form takes approximately 15 minutes. 
  • After a program submits their supplier registration, it takes 7-10 business days for Minnesota Management and Budget to review and approve the registration. If there are any inaccuracies in the registration, the approval process may take longer. 
    • If a program selects direct deposit as the means of payment in their supplier registration and enters their bank information in their supplier registration, it may take an additional 10 business days to confirm that bank information.
  • If you collect the needed information beforehand (your child care license/certification number and your email address on file with Licensing), requesting a Supplier Verification Form link will take approximately five minutes. Once requested, a link to your individualized Supplier Verification Form should be delivered within minutes of your request. 
  • If you collect the needed information beforehand (your supplier ID, location ID and your tax ID on file in your Supplier account), completing your Supplier Verification Form will take approximately five minutes. Once your Supplier Verification Form is completed and submitted, you are immediately ready to receive payments by direct deposit. 
  • In total, it typically takes 18-21 business days, starting from the day a program submits their supplier registration to receive Compensation Support Payment funds via direct deposit. 

What happens if my supplier registration is not completed in time for my next Great Start Compensation payment?

If your supplier registration process has not been completed before a Compensation Support Payment is sent, that payment will be a mailed check. Once your supplier registration is approved and your bank information is confirmed AND you've submitted a Supplier Verification Form, your next Great Start Compensation Support Payment will be sent via direct deposit. 

Can I complete a Supplier Verification Form immediately after my supplier registration is approved by Minnesota Management and Budget?

No, please wait two business days after receiving your approval from Minnesota Management and Budget before you complete a Supplier Verification Form to allow time for the department's records to be updated.

How long does it take for a Compensation Support payment to post via direct deposit?

A direct deposit Compensation Support Payment should appear in the bank account listed in your supplier account within two-three business days of receipt of your award announcement.

Resources

Below are some helpful resources related to the Supplier Verification Form. Resources include a sample Supplier Verification Form and supplier registration directions.

Technical assistance

Below is contact information for technical assistance for supplier registration, registered suppliers, and for the Supplier Verification Form.

  • Supplier registration technical assistance: please contact Minnesota Management and Budget at vendor.mmbefax@state.mn.us or 651-201-8106.
  • Registered supplier technical assistance: please contact Minnesota Management and Budget at efthelpline.mmb@state.mn.us or 651-201-8106.
  • Supplier Verification Form technical assistance: please contact Child Care Aware of Minnesota at supportfunds@childcareawaremn.org or 651-290-9704.
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