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Family Child Care

As a small business owner, participation in the CACFP provides financial reimbursement to help your program provide nutritious meals and snacks to the children in your care. From food allergies to recipes to picky eaters, Providers Choice supports family child care providers by providing exceptional support and quality training; helping you to maximize reimbursement.

 
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Participation is easy!

DAILY TASKS MONTHLY TASKS YEARLY TASKS
Record menus

Record meal counts

Record attendance
Submit claim to PCI

Collect reimbursement through direct deposit
Child enrollment updates

Participate in annual training
 

How much can I earn?

If you are serving breakfast, lunch and snack to 6 full-time children you could receive up to $8,000.00 per year in reimbursement.

Payment amount will depend on the type and number of meals you serve, the number of children in care and the tier determination. Tier determination is based on the area you live in, your household income or the income of the families you serve. Reimbursement rates are updated every July and are determined by USDA.

Current Family Child Care Tier 1 and Tier 2 rates in effect from 7/01/2024 - 6/30/25
Meal Tier 1 Tier 2
Breakfast $1.66 $.60
Lunch/Supper $3.15 $1.90
Snacks $.93 $.26
Providers may claim up to two meals and a snack or two snacks and a meal per child per day.