Beginning June 22, 2026, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will begin requiring some child care providers who receive payment from the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to submit electronic attendance records. 

Please note, this will not be a requirement for all providers on June 22nd, 2026. DCYF is rolling out this initiative in different groups. These rollout groups were decided using a variety of variables including provider type and CCAP revenue received in the 2025 fiscal year. If you are part of the rollout group, you will receive a 90-day notice before required to submit your attendance records electronically.  

For more information and updates on attendance record requirements and electronic attendance recordkeeping, visit New Electronic Attendance Record Requirement | EngagementHQ.  

MEC² PRO accounts are moving to LoginMN

DCYF updated the login process for MEC² PRO users to utilize LoginMN. Effective March 20, 2026, instead of logging in on the MEC² PRO site you will instead be redirected to LoginMN after you click "Continue" on the Terms of Use page. 

Why is the login process changing? 

LoginMN is a more secure login option and grants access to multiple government services, while keeping your information secure with multi-factor authentication and enhanced fraud detection. This change should also reduce login issues with MEC² PRO. 

When is the login process changing? 

DCYF will convert your MEC² PRO user account to a LoginMN account on the evening of March 19th. MEC² PRO will not be available on the 19th starting at 7:00 p.m. to account for this transition. You will receive an email from LoginMN to complete your registration process and should have access to MEC² PRO by March 20th.   

You will receive an email from LoginMN to complete your registration process.  

Do I need to set up a LoginMN account? 

No, you do not need to set up an account with LoginMN. DCYF will convert existing MEC2 PRO user accounts to LoginMN accounts. Once your current account is converted, you will receive an email from LoginMN to complete the registration process. 

What email address will be used to set up my LoginMN account? 

DCYF has reviewed the email addresses on file for MEC² PRO users. You were contacted if the email address attached to your MEC² PRO user account did not match the email address attached to your Provider Hub account. It is important that your LoginMN account is set-up with the same email address used for your Provider Hub login, if you have one. 

Do I still have to use Google Chrome?

Yes, Chrome is a supported browser and it is recommended that you delete your browsing history before each use.

Help with your CCAP registration 

Contact the DCYF CCAP Provider Support team with any questions about your registration or renewal.  

• Email: ccap.providers.dcyf@state.mn.us 
• Phone: 651-431-4848
• CCAP Provider Support Team Engagement site 

Help with other CCAP issues 

If you have question about a family’s eligibility, authorization, billing or payments, contact the family’s worker or CCAP agency. If you are not getting a response, see the CCAP Contact List for Providers for additional information on how to contact each CCAP agency. 

Provider Hub help 

If you have a question or concern about your technical experience in the Provider Hub, create a support case to submit your question or issue to the Product Success team — the team of local experts here to help you find success with the online tool.  

If you cannot log in to the Provider Hub, you can contact call the Product Success team at 651-431-6075. If your call isn’t answered, please leave a voicemail.   

Help with technology skills 

Check out the Tech Skills Support Guide (PDF) for helpful tips on getting online, using email and internet browsers, filling out online forms, managing files and finding resources. 

The guide is also available in: 

• Español: Guía de Apoyo para Habilidades Tecnológicas
• Hmoob: Phau Ntawv Qhia Txog Kev Siv Technology
• Soomaali: Hagaha Taageerada Xirfadaha Tiknoolajiyada