792.212—What is the definition of a child care contractor?

Section 630 of Public Law 107-67 provides that child care services provided by contract are encompassed by this new legislation. The term child care contractor applies to an organization or individual providing child care services for which Federal families are eligible. These entities are commonly referred to as “child care providers” in the child care industry and they provide services under contract in center-based child care and family child care homes.