USDA regulations require that child care participants notify their Food Program sponsors, in advance when:
their child care will be closed (example: vacation, illness etc.) excluding national holidays
they will be away from the child care with all the children during a meal service time as listed on their food program application (example: going to the park during lunch time or snack time)
Child Care Centers:
Please contact the Providers Choice Office to notify us of meal schedule changes and closures.
1-800-356-5983 or
952-944-7010
Family Child Care Providers:
Choose one of the following ways to notify Providers Choice when you are closed or away with the children
Option 1: Submit a notice in KidKare:
Select the "Calendar" tab on the left side of the page, then select the "Provider" tab and drag the "Closed for Business" or "Off-Site Meal" icons to the appropriate calendar date. You can then specify the meals you are closed/not home for by clicking the icon on the calendar and selecting the appropriate meals.
Option 2: Contact the PCI Office:
Phone: 1-800-356-5983
or
952-944-7010
Email: provider@providerschoice.com
Option 3:
Email or call your Field Representative:
Please contact us with any questions.
PCI Team!