Originally Posted by AuntTami:
I haven't gotten this far in my research so excuse my ignorance, but what's the difference between I and II, besides obviously a ton more money? Lol
Meals served in CACFP child care programs are reimbursed according to a two-tiered rate structure: Tier I and Tier II.
Sponsoring agencies are responsible for determining the appropriate tier for each of their participating FDCHs (Family Day Care Homes).
FDCHs are eligible for reimbursement at the higher Tier I rates for all eligible meals if they satisfy either of two conditions: geographic eligibility or provider income eligibility.
Geographic Eligibility: the FDCH is located in a low-income area. Geographic eligibility is determined by a home being located: a) in the attendance area of a school in which at least 50 percent of the children enrolled are certified eligible for free or reduced-price (F/RP) meals; or b) in a census block group (CBG) in which at least 50 percent of the children live in households with incomes at or below 185 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (FPG).
Provider Income Eligibility: the family day care provider certifies by application that she or he has a household income at or below 185% of the FPG or is categorically eligible because of being certified for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or another means-tested program with income limits of no more than 185% of the FPG.
FDCHs that meet geographic or income eligibility criteria are classified as "Tier I," and those that do not are classified as "Tier II." In Tier II FDCHs, meals served to children who qualify as low income are reimbursed at the Tier I rates; all other meals are reimbursed at the lower Tier II rates.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/defaul...PTiering12.pdf