Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 102-H. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Department.”  The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.

“Program.”  The Child Care Stabilization Program established under this article.

“Qualified child-care provider.”  Either of the following:

(1) A child-care provider certified under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 3270 (relating to child day care centers), 3280 (relating to group child day care homes) or 3290 (relating to family child care homes) as of March 11, 2021, and that meets either of the following:

(i) Is open and available to provide child care services on the date an application is submitted for program funding.

(ii) On the date of application for program funding, is temporarily closed due to public health, financial hardship or other reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(2) A relative provider participating in subsidized child care as of March 11, 2021.

“Relative provider.”  A provider exempt from certification under 55 Pa. Code Chs. 3270, 3280 and 3290.