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(If you are RENEWING YOUR APPLICATION, please use
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The Special Nutrition Programs (SNP) provide reimbursement for well-balanced, nutritious
meals served to individuals enrolled in the Child Care Food Program (CACFP), National
School Lunch Program (NSLP), Special Milk Program (SMP), and the Summer Food Service
Program (SFSP). For additional information about a specific program, please
use the links to the left. In Arkansas these programs are administered by
the Arkansas Department of Education, District Operations, Special Nutrition Programs.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? |
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The program is available to public and private nonprofit organizations providing
licensed or registered non-residential day care services. Such organizations include
childcare centers, outside school hours care centers, and organizations providing
day care services for children with disabilities and/or special health care needs.
Also, private for profit centers may qualify if they receive compensation under
Title XX of the Social Security Act for at least 25 percent of the children who
are receiving non-residential care.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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WHAT MEALS CAN I SERVE AND EXPECT REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNDER THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM? |
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Centers and Homes may be reimbursed for two meals and one supplement or two
supplements and one meal per day per child. |
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HOW MUCH REIMBURSEMENT MAY I EXPECT? |
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Reimbursement rates are announced annually and are based on the Consumer Price
Index and meal service provider. Institutions are reimbursed based on the
family size and income of the client's family. Sponsoring organizations of
family daycare homes are paid administrative fees. |
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A REIMBURSABLE MEAL? |
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Each meal has a component and quantity requirement. Breakfast must contain
a fruit or vegetable, bread, or bread alternative, and fluid milk; lunch/supper
must contain a meat or meat alternative, two or more vegetables and/or fruits, bread
or bread alternative, and fluid milk; supplements must contain two of the
four lunch components. Quantities vary according to the age of the clients
being served. Specific component and quantity information is contained in
the Food Buying Guide. Quantity and components vary by program. |
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ARE THERE SPECIFIC TIMES I MUST SERVE MEALS? |
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You must serve meals at regularly scheduled times each day. If there are changes
on the schedule of the meal service(s), you must notify your administering agency
in order to comply with SNP's requirements. |
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WHAT RECORDS MUST I KEEP? |
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Whether you are independent or a sponsored organization, you must ensure compliance
with all USDA rules and regulations. Your administering agency needs accurate
daily records on your meal service in order to reimburse you. These records
include: (1) The names and daily attendance of enrolled children.
(2) The income eligibility of each child for free, reduced price or paid meals.
(3) Receipts for all food service purchases (if meals are prepared at the institution).
(4) Daily menus for each meal type you serve that clearly show each food item.
Production records are required for all agencies except day care family homes.
Production records must indicate the quantity of food prepared in measurable units.
(5) The number of meals you serve (by type) daily to enrolled children, adults
working with the food service, and visitors. All records must be maintained
for five (5) years after the fiscal year to which they pertain. |
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DO I NEED TRAINING? |
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Yes, you must understand USDA requirements for the program to operate smoothly.
Training of the food service staff should include information on: 1) Meal
pattern requirements 2) Types of meals the institution will serve 3) Type of meal
service records the institution must maintain 4) People to contact when problems
arise 5) Proper health and sanitation techniques. |
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WILL I HAVE VISITORS? WHAT WILL THEY BE LOOKING FOR? |
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Representatives of federal and state administering agencies and the sponsoring organization
(if applicable) observe and will work with the staff in your organization to improve
your operation. |
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You may contact SNP by writing to: Special Nutrition Programs, P.O. Box 1437,
Slot S155, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437, or you may call (501)682-8869 or toll free
1-800-482-5850 ext. 28869. Special Nutrition programs are operated in accordance
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, which does not permit discrimination
because of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. |
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