Serve Nutritious Meals and Earn Cash $$
That's right! The USDA Child Care Food Program will reimburse family child care providers for some of their child care food costs.
As part of the food program you also get:
- Priority registration for special workshops just for Food Program participants
- A chance for the BIG quarterly prize
- A chance for a monthly prize
- Help in dealing with parents on food-related issues
- Assistance in planning nutritious meals
- Consultation with nutrition specialists
Need a few more reasons? Look at these figures!!
| Number of Children | Money You Could Claim Monthly | Money You Could Claim Yearly | ||
| Tier One | Tier Two | Tier One | Tier Two | |
| 5 | $387.45 | $191.10 | $4,649.40 | $2,293.20 |
| 3 | $238.14 | $114.66 | $2,857.68 | $1375.92 |
| 1 | $79.38 | $38.44 | $952.56 | $458.64 |
This is money you can use to put back in your business, your bank account or start a retirement or college fund.
Remember, parents know that providers who participate in the Child Care Food Program serve their children nutritious meals and snacks. That gives you a competitive edge when you market your services.
Sound too good to be true? See for yourself!! As soon as you have a permit and children in care, call 703-324-8100 to register for a USDA Food Program Orientation. You can even submit your food program records online using the Web HX system.