Originally Posted by daycarediva:
Wow. I'm tier two. I may end up with what, $5 extra dollars? 
I just went to the food program course last week and the new CACFP lady was giving run downs of cheaper protein options (like beans, eggs) to help balance the food costs for providers, she warned us that the increases will be 'chump change'.
I'm in NY and was up until a few months ago tier 2. I was debating at that point to even continue on the food program, even though I love my reps and its not exactly a hardship to fill out the menus. I remember I was considering raising rates to make up for the cost of food...Then I got a call saying because my town is economically depressed I am now tier 1. My checks are now at least double...I have no idea what I will do if/when our area stabilizes and they tell me I'm back to tier 2. It's such a huge difference.