This type of center typically provides scheduled care for children while parents or guardians are away at work. They are commercial enterprises that provide care for children as young as infants to 12 years of age. A Center Based Child Care Center may also be open to provide 24 hour care as long as the care is not considered residential. There are several approved configurations of these organizations to receive funding for meals served.

Choose the one below that best describes your center.

Non-Profit Child Care Center

• Licensed by an approved State Agency or greater to provide scheduled care to children 12 years of age or younger
• Tax exempt status under IRS code 501c3
• Authorization from Executive Board of Directors to participate in funding programs.

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Corporate For Profit Child Care Center

• Licensed by an approved State Agency or greater to provide scheduled care to children 12 years of age or younger
• Twenty five percent (25%) of active enrollment or greater receive subsidized care or come from income eligible families as documented by current government income guidelines.
• Authorization from Executive Board of Directors to participate in funding programs.
• Approved documentation of corporate status

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Proprietary For Profit Child Care Center (Sole Proprietor)

• Licensed by an approved State Agency or greater to provide scheduled care to children 12 years of age or younger
• Twenty five percent (25%) of active enrollment or greater receive subsidized care or come from income eligible families as documented by current government income guidelines.

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Public Non-Profit Child Care Center

• Licensed by an approved State Agency or greater to provide scheduled care to children 12 years of age or younger
• Authorization from Executive Board of Directors to participate in funding programs or letter signed by highest ranking board member authorizing participation in funding programs.

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