Home Daycare Forms
Daycare Home Handbook
Rates of Reimbursement
Direct Deposit Agreement
Menu Form Ages 1-12
Infant (Ages 0-11 months)
Coversheet Form
Child Enrollment Form
Meal Benefit Form (English)
Meal Benefit Form (Spanish)
Infant Feeding Preference
Sign in Sheet
Building for the Future (English/Spanish)
WIC English/Spanish
CACFP Meal Pattern Changes
Texas WIC Approved Foods
Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Resources
What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?
A national program established by USDA to make sure children in daycare settings receive sound nutrition. The program is over 20 years old!
If you provide registered or licensed home daycare for children, THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS when you enroll in the Child and Adult Care Food Program!
What Benefits?
- Free Workshops on topics like Nutrition, Sanitation and Health, Picky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Preventing Childhood Obesity and more, and free self-study modules help you obtain your needed clock hours for daycare licensing.
- Meal reimbursements! As a home daycare provider, you can receive reimbursement for each meal or snack you serve to your daycare children. Reimbursements paid to home daycare providers are based on the USDA Rates of reimbursement.There are two levels of reimbursement; the higher level is targeted toward low-income districts and families. The average reimbursement for Tier I providers is about $75 per child per month. The average reimbursement for Tier II providers is about $37 per child per month. (All registered daycare providers are eligible to receive reimbursement at least at the Tier II level.)
- Free Minute Menu Web Program. This is a record keeping program absolutely free to all Nutriservice Providers! You can use this optional method to keep all your daycare records (menus, parent payments, child enrollment info, etc!) on the Web. Crashes, power outages, computer upgrades -none of these affect you when you use Minute Menu.
- New Resource for menu ideas, recipes, cycle menus, healthy snacks. We have staff available to answer your questions, offer tried and true suggestions, and link you to other home daycare providers in your area.
- Home Daycare Provider Calendar. This is a free calendar to all Nutriservice providers. If you prefer the hand-written method, you can use this optional calendar to help keep your payments, sign in/out records, receipt totals, etc. all in one place using this designed-for-home daycare calendar. It includes great recipes and activities for your children.
What do I have to do?
1. You must be registered or licensed for care. Not registered yet? Call us anyway and we’ll show you how to speed up the process.
2. You must keep a record of the meals and snacks you serve on forms we provide (or online).
3. Send in your records monthly to Nutriservice.
How do I get started?
Call us for a no-obligation appointment to find out more. We’ll schedule an appointment at your home at your convenience and bring you everything you need to get started right away.
FINALLY, THE HELP YOU NEED IN RUNNING A PROFITABLE DAYCARE!
Day Home Food Program FAQ
Who can join the CACFP as a day home?
Any Texas day home that is licensed or registered with Texas child care licensing (or holds a documented exemption). CACFP participation runs through a sponsor like Nutriservice - day homes cannot apply to the state directly.
What does it cost to participate?
Nothing - Nutriservice does not charge providers a fee to enroll. Sponsors receive administrative funding from the program itself.
How much will I be reimbursed?
For July 2026 through June 2027, Tier I homes receive $1.74 per breakfast, $3.31 per lunch or supper, and $0.98 per snack; Tier II homes receive $0.62, $1.99, and $0.27. Your sponsor determines your tier at enrollment - many providers qualify for Tier I without realizing it.
What paperwork is involved?
One permanent agreement with your sponsor (Form H1542) at enrollment, then three simple daily records: attendance, meal counts, and menus. Nutriservice provides the forms and the training.
How do I get paid?
You send your meal counts to Nutriservice each month; we file the claim with the Texas Department of Agriculture and pass your reimbursement through to you.
How do I enroll?
Call Nutriservice at 972-772-3200 or use the contact page - we will send the enrollment packet and walk you through the agreement, your tier determination, and training.