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| Types of Regulated Child Care in New York State | If you are looking for information on healthy eating, feeding finicky eaters, or just need some financial support to offer a cornucopia of foods, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program can help! CACFP is a federal program that provides reimbursements to participating child care providers for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children in their care. Participating in CACFP not only helps you to pay for the food you serve, it assures parents that you serve nutritious and safely prepared meals and snacks.
The Child Development Council enrolls and processes claims for CACFP on behalf of home child care programs in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. Family and group family child care providers, and legally exempt providers. Participation in CACFP is voluntary. CACFP is there to benefit your program and reduce your costs. Required training and other resources are provided free of cost. Watch “Enroll in CACFP Today,” a short promotional video to hear a discussion with a NY-based child care provider about the benefits of CACFP and or read the NY Department of Health brochure, “Good Nutrition Pays in Day Care Homes” to learn more. Providers may call our CACFP Specialists at 273-0259 or send an email for more information on program guidelines and how to enroll. Participation and Training Requirements
CACFP FormsRequired CACFP form links can be found on the Program and Employment Records and Forms page. If you’d prefer to have printed copies mailed to you, request them from one of our CACFP Specialists. Breastfeeding-friendly Child CareIf you qualify, reimbursement is available for your children’s meals while you are caring for other children as well. The breastfeeding-friendly designation can be used to market your program and you can choose to listed on the NYS Department of Health website if you choose. Learn more about the NYS Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care program, visit the NYS Department of Health. Make Mine Breastfeeding FriendlyTo obtain designation as a breastfeeding-friendly program: Breastmilk StorageSpecial care must be taken when serving and storing breastmilk. Guidelines from the NYS WIC Program can be used by your program and shared with parents. Nutrition Resources for Child Care Staff and ParentsThe NYS Department of Health nutrition resources for child care staff and parents will keep you busy for hours… delicious snack ideas, cleanliness and safety rules, sample infant menus, nutrition related group games, cooking with preschoolers, chatting at meals and encouraging positive attitudes towards food are just a few topics outlined on their list. Additional recipes and ideas are also offered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). |
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