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CACFP Updates and Clarifications
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Block claim form no longer required!
Block claim form no longer required!•Child Care Standard forms will be provided with annual training packets, instead of completed during home visits.
Child Care Standard forms will be provided with annual training packets, instead of completed during home visits. •Homemade item's are made from scratch.
Homemade item's are made from scratch.•Providers must maintain records for 5 years.
Providers must maintain records for 5 years.•Expect NEW child enrollments forms for FY 2012.
Expect NEW child enrollments forms for FY 2012.•Beginning Oct 1, 2011 for FY 2012:
Beginning Oct 1, 2011 for FY 2012:1.Infant Parent Statement no longer required.2.No wading pools.3.Carbon Monoxide Detectors required for homes that have gas utilities.4.Menus will have a section reminding all what milk is required for each age group, a reminder to offer water, and a reminder processed lunch meat is high fat unless otherwise noted (deli meat is creditable). 5.Infant menu will ask the provider to list the type of formula at the top of the infant menu.6.The 2012 enrollment form will have a section for infant formula, that the parent will complete for babies 11 months and under.Maintaining Records
Did you know some providers scan and email menus, enrollments and all CACFP records to keep a back up on hard drive just in case, GREAT idea!
Helpful reminders:
- List hours and changes on menu, such as school hours, spring break, home school children etc.
- Child care providers are responsible to maintain CACFP requirements to ensure claims are valid for payment.
- Children First child care providers and staff are appreciated!
- Include a variety of foods. Reduce high fat and high sugar foods.
- Refer to newsletters and the Children First Manual on a regular basis, the State holds each provider responsible for understanding and meeting ALL CACFP guidelines. The guidelines have been provided.
- Menus are due by the 3rd of any given month, late menus will result in late payment. Sorry!
- Provider must return any overpayments.
- Be responsible to meet CACFP guidelines.
- Have fun with meal time, get children involved.
- Remember the State and USDA has the right to conduct unannounced visits in addition to the regular Children First unannounced visits.
- Understand the home review section of the child care manual very carefully. Take a minute to flip to the back cover of your Children First Manual, know what is expected during a home visits
CACFP News
Newsletters will be mailed monthly with provider checks.
Newsletters will be archived in PDF files below:
Special Fylers and Reminders
