Nov urges nutritious meals 13 STAFF REPORT is accepted we’ll assist the provider with compliance 2019 OKLAHOMA CITY issues that range from cre- — Licensed child care ating a balanced menu to Page providers who serve nu- food sanitation and prepa- 0007 tritious meals and snacks ration.” Clip may be eligible for federal Child care providers resized reimbursement through interested in this free re- 58% source should contact the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Rainbow Fleet at (405) 521- The U.S. Department 1426. of Agriculture’s (USDA) For more than 40 years, Child and Adult Care Rainbow Fleet has provid- Food Program is accept- ed innovative child devel- ing Oklahoma enroll- opment programs to fam- ments, according to Car- ilies and child care service rie Williams, executive providers. Rainbow Fleet director of Rainbow Fleet helps families locate qual- Child Care Resource and ity child care options and Referral. Rainbow Fleet assists child care provid- is a sponsor organization ers with a multitude of ser- through the Oklahoma vices including licensing Department of Education, and technical assistance the federal program’s as well as age-appropriate Oklahoma administrator. activities and curriculum. The federally funded child Rainbow Fleet is an equal nutrition program helps opportunity provider and children receive the nu- employer. trition they need by reim- If you wish to file a bursing child care provid- Civil Rights program ers for serving meals and complaint of discrimina- snacks that meet federal tion, complete the USDA requirements. Program Discrimination Reimbursement rates Complaint Form, found range from $2.49 for online at http://www.ascr. lunch/dinner to $.74 for usda.gov/complaint_fil- a snack. Caregivers are ing_cust.html, or at any required to record menus, USDA office, or call 866- enrollment and atten- 632- 9992 to request the dance. A provider can form. You may also write a claim up to three meals letter containing all of the per child per day. information requested in “All family child care the form. facilities that are licensed Send your completed by the Department of Hu- complaint form or letter to man Services can apply USDA by mail at U.S. De- take advantage of the free partment of Agriculture, nutrition program,” said Director, Office of Adjudi- Williams. “Our staff at cation, 1400 Independence Rainbow Fleet can assist Avenue, SW, Washington, child care providers in DC 20250-9410, by fax 202- filling out their applica- 690- 7442, or email at pro- tions. Once an application gram.intake@usda.gov.
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