Daycare Center Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the CACFP, daycare centers must be either a...
- public institution (ie: federal, city, county, military)
- private, non-profit tax-exempt organization
If You Are a For-Profit Daycare Center:
For-Profit Childcare Centers may participate in the CACFP if 25% of the enrolled children or 25% of the licensed capacity are eligible for free or reduced price meals, or if receiving Title XX benefits (CCS). Eligibility status determines whether the enrolled children fall into the free, reduced-price, or paid meal category. Eligibility status must also be determined up front because eligibility determinations affect payments which are based on the Blended Rate method of reimbursement.
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