Infant/Toddler Family Day Care (ITFDC) sponsors the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for children in family childcare homes. It is part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
For Parents:
Your provider participating in the Child and Adult Care,
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Family Child Care Providers and CACFP Reimbursements Rates!
This notice announces the annual adjustments to the national average payment rates for meals and snacks served in childcare centers, outside-school-hours care centers, at-risk afterschool care centers, and adult day care centers; the food service payment rates for meals and snacks served in day care homes; and the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.
REIMBURSEMENT RATES
(Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026)
Tier 2 Tier 1
Breakfast $0.61 Breakfast $1.70
Lunch/Dinner $1.94 Lunch/Dinner$3.22
Snack $0.26 Snack $0.96
Per day/child: $2.81 Per day/child: $5.88
If YOU are a family childcare provider who serves children healthy meals and snacks, then you are eligible to participate in CACFP. There is no cost to apply, and providers benefit by receiving a monthly cash reimbursement to offset the cost of meals and snacks. In addition, providers can receive valuable nutrition education, sample menus, meal planning resources, tax benefits and a competitive edge to market your business.
CACFP reimbursements vary, and are based on many factors, such as how many children are in care, the number and kinds of meals served, etc. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for your own children as well. The chart below provides information on potential monthly CACFP reimbursements.
Potential Monthly Reimbursement
Examples: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack X 20 days
Tier 2 Tier 1
Come and join the Child and Adult Care Food Program!
Benefits
Family childcare providers who participate in the USDA Child Care Food Program receive reimbursements for meals and snacks served to children in care and receive training on nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, food safety, and children’s nutrition activities.
Program Requirements
Family childcare providers must follow several requirements to participate in the USDA Child Care Food Program:
- Hold a current state license, registration, local approval, military certification or extension letter.
- Follow USDA meal patterns;
- Serve healthy and nutritious foods.
- Submit monthly menus and attendance records to receive reimbursement.
- Record meals and snacks at the time when they are served, keep records up to date and available for reviews.
- Allow a minimum of three home visits per year; and
- Attend a yearly training.
Claim Submission
USDA forms are easy to follow and submit. ITFDC will train you how to fill out the enrollment forms and how to complete your menus online from any computer with internet access using the online KidKare system or using menus-paper forms.
Enrollment
For more information on how to join the CACFP-USDA Program, please email at mmorales@itfdc.com or call ITFDC at 703-352-3449 Ext. 107
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- The USDA Food Safety Twitter page for up-to-date information on the importance of safe food handling and reducing the risk of food borne illnesses.
- Healthy Eating From the Start – eight easy ways that families can use mealtimes to support their child’s growth and development. You know that healthy eating is key to a healthy life —
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