Learning Assessment Booklet Introduction to CACFP for NEW Day Home Sponsors

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1 Answer all the questions in this assessment booklet and bring it to the teleconference. Transfer your answers to the Learning Assessment Answer Sheet. Introduction Circle the correct answer. 1. convey information or clarification of existing policy, but do not change the policy. A. Policy Notices B. Policy Alerts C. Revisions 2. inform you of new or revised state or federal policy, and supersede existing information in the handbook. A. Policy Notices B. Policy Alerts C. Revisions 3. are updates to the handbook. A. Policy Notices B. Policy Alerts C. Revisions Chapter 1 Circle T for True and F for False. 4. Day Care Homes (DCH) provide child care for enrolled children who are typically 12 and under. 5. Providers day care homes do not have to be registered or licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). 6. The providers are responsible for providing reimbursable meals to enrolled children in their care, and submitting the total number of meals served - by meal type for which they are approved to their sponsor each month. 7. Providers submit claims for reimbursement to F&N upon receipt of meal counts. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 1 of 12 October 2011

2 8. When F&N receives a claim, the claim is calculated to pay the sponsor two types of reimbursement: an administrative dollar amount for the sponsor; and food service dollar amounts for each provider. 9. The sponsor must distribute all meal reimbursements to their providers within five days of receipt. 10. Sponsors may keep a portion of the providers food service reimbursements for use in paying administrative expenditures. 11. DCH sponsors manage their providers to ensure that meals are served to children in their care. 12. Meals do not have to meet requirements in order to be reimbursable. 13. DCH sponsors must also provide training and technical assistance to providers to assist in maintaining program compliance. 14. DCH sponsors must conduct monitoring activities to verify program compliance as well as provide F&N with adequate records to substantiate their compliance with CACFP-DCH regulations. Chapter 2 Circle the correct answer. 15. A new sponsor may be admitted for participation in this program while waiting for their IRS tax-exempt certification. Yes or No 16. A new day care home sponsor may use providers that have been on the program for the last 12 months. Yes or No 17. VCA stands for viability, capability and accountability. Yes or No TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 2 of 12 October 2011

3 18. A nonprofit tax-exempt organization with less than three years of administrative and financial history has a bonding requirement. Yes or No 19. You do not have to document that your governing body is aware of the responsibilities and liabilities of operating and participating in the CACFP. Yes or No Chapter 3 Circle T for True and F for False. 20. Your management plan is an important part of the application. 21. Your management plan will be used to determine your ability to manage the CACFP in day care homes. 22. TDA F&N will determine the limits of a reasonable salary for you based on the size of your program, the duties of your personnel, and local economic conditions. 23. The budget submitted on your application should be based on the number of providers you currently have or plan to sponsor for the program year in which you are applying. 24. Providers who are listed, and not registered or licensed, are not eligible to participate in the program. Chapter 4 Circle T for True and F for False. 25. All meals served by your providers do not have to meet specific criteria regarding components and minimum serving amounts. 26. The Texas Department of Agriculture is committed to the 3 E s of Healthy Living Education, Exercise and Eating Right. 27. Sponsors do not have to review their providers menus in advance. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 3 of 12 October 2011

4 28. Sponsors can require the use of pre-planned, pre-printed menus. 29. Cycle menus provide a variety of meals, reduce cost, and make it easier for providers to plan their children s favorite food combinations. Circle the correct answer. 30. Choose the three components required at breakfast for 1 to 12 year olds. A. milk B. grains/breads C. vegetable/fruit D. meat/meat alternate 31. Choose the four components required at lunch or supper for 1 to 12 year olds. A. meat/meat alternate B. milk C. vegetables/fruit D. grain/breads E. creditable F. noncreditable 32. You need to serve of the four components for a snack for 1 to 12 year olds. A. three B. four C. two D. five 33. What component is required for infant (birth through 3 months) for breakfast, lunch or supper and snack? A. breast milk B. breast milk or formula C. formula D. whole milk 34. What component is required for 4 months through 7 months for breakfast, lunch or supper and snack? A. breast milk B. whole milk C. formula D. breast milk or formula TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 4 of 12 October 2011

5 35. What two additional components must be added when a 4 through 7 month old infant becomes developmentally ready to accept them? A. whole milk B. infant cereal C. vegetable/fruit D. meat/meat alternate 36. At 8 months through 11 months, what components are required at breakfast? A. breast milk or formula B. whole milk C. infant cereal D. vegetable/fruit 37. At 8 months through 11 months, what components are required at lunch or supper? A. meat/meat alternate B. whole milk C. breast milk or formula D. infant cereal E. vegetable/fruit 38. At 8 months through 11 months, what components are required for a snack? A. breast milk, formula or fruit juice B. bread (when developmentally ready) C. crackers (when developmentally ready) 39. If a parent or guardian brings his or her own formula instead of using the center s formula, what must a parent or guardian do? A. decline the center s formula B. does not have to decline center s formula C. cannot use their own formula D. feed their infants themselves 40. The Food Buying Guide (FBG) includes the following sections: A. introduction B. meat/meat alternate C. milk D. grains/breads E. other-noncreditable F. all of the above TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 5 of 12 October 2011

6 41. A provider _ meal component substitution to a disabled child/infant when supported by a medical statement signed by a licensed physician. A. may serve B. is required to provide 42. A provider meal component substitutions to children/infants who are not a disabled child/infant but who are unable to consume a food item because of medical or other special dietary needs. The parent/guardian of the child/infant must provide a medical statement signed by a recognized medical authority. A. may serve B. is required to provide 43. Child Nutrition (CN) labels show: A. the CN logo on each side of the label B. a statement toward the product s contribution toward the meal pattern requirements C. a six digit product identification number in the upper right hand corner D. all of the above 44. Product Formulation Statements (circle more than one answer) A. can be used for items not found in the FBG B. can be used for products that do not have a CN label to document the product s contribution toward the meal pattern requirements C. cannot be used in place of a CN label 45. Two types of meal services are A. family style B. congregate setting C. cafeteria style D. buffet 46. You may claim per child, per day. A. all the meals the child eats B. two meals and one snack, or two snacks and one meal C. one meal and one snack D. two snacks and two meals TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 6 of 12 October 2011

7 Determine which of the following menus/meal services are reimbursable. Circle your choice. 47. Lunch for children ages 6-12 Menu A Menu B 1 cup milk ¾ cup milk ½ cup broccoli ½ cup broccoli ½ cup corn ¼ cup corn 1 slice wheat bread 1 slice wheat bread 2 oz. beef patty 1 oz. whole cheese 4 oz. yogurt 48. Lunch for infants 4 through 7 months Menu A Menu B 6 oz. formula or breast milk 8 oz. formula or breast milk 4 Tbsp of infant cereal 3 Tbsp of infant cereal 2 Tbsp of apple sauce 49. Breakfast for children ages 3-5 Menu A ½ cup orange juice ½ cup peach slices ¼ cup oatmeal Menu B ¾ cup milk ½ cup hash browns ¼ cup oatmeal TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 7 of 12 October 2011

8 Chapter 5 Learning Assessment Booklet Circle the correct answers. 50. By what methods are Tier 1 providers determined? (Circle two) A. a provider s own income B. determined as Tier 11 high C. geographic location of the provider D. determined as Tier 11 low 51. How is a Tier 11 provider determined as High? A. if none of the Tier 11 provider s enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 B. all children that a Tier 11 provider claims in a month are certified as Tier 1 C. if at least one of the Tier 11 providers enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 and at least one other enrolled child is ineligible for Tier How is a Tier 11 provider determined as Low? A. if none of the Tier 11 provider s enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 B. all children a Tier 11 provider claims in a month are certified as Tier 1 C. if at least one of the Tier 11 providers enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 and at least one other enrolled child is ineligible for Tier How is a Tier 11 provider determined as Mixed? A. if none of the Tier 11 provider s enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 B. all children a Tier 11 provider claims in a month are certified as Tier 1 C. if at least one of the Tier 11 providers enrolled children qualify as Tier 1 and at least one other enrolled child is ineligible for Tier Tier 11 providers who have resident foster children for whom they would like to claim reimbursement, must complete the A. CACFP Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Form B. Form H1537 C. Form H1542 D. Form H1531-P Chapter All enrollment documents for each child must include A. child s name B. date of birth C. days and hours child is usually in care D. meals/snacks usually served to the child while in care E. enrollment and withdrawal dates F. parent s or guardian s signature G. date of signature H. all of the above TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 8 of 12 October 2011

9 56. A provider receives a monitoring visit times per year. A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D Sponsors must establish a system of meal edit checks to ensure the accuracy of their monthly claim for reimbursement. A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D The Approved Meal Type edit check A. identifies the total reported counts that exceeds the maximum number of meals that a provider could claim in a claim month B. compares the meal types claimed to the meal types for which the provider has been approved C. identifies if a provider submits meal count data for reimbursement and identical number of meals are served for each day for 15 consecutive days 59. The maximum Number of Meals edit check A. identifies the total reported counts that exceeds the maximum number of meals that a provider could claim in a claim month B. compares the meal types claimed to the meal types for which the provider has been approved C. identifies if a provider submits meal count data for reimbursement and identical number of meals are served for each day for 15 consecutive days Chapter 7 Circle T for True and F for False. 60. Key activities are those activities of functions that specifically relate to the operation, management and administration of the DCH program. 61. New providers and new sponsoring organization staff must be trained on seven program content areas and subtopics. 62. Current staff (who are not new) of sponsoring organizations must also be trained on seven program content areas and subtopics. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 9 of 12 October 2011

10 63. New providers must receive training after the provider begins the program and annually thereafter. 64. Existing providers must attend training every two years. 65. New employees who perform key activities must receive training prior to beginning the activity. 66. Existing employees must receive training annually. 67. As a sponsor you, do not have to display the official USDA nondiscrimination poster and Justice for All, only your providers do. 68. If training by video, CD-ROM, web training and/or other independent learning approaches, pre- and/or post tests, exercises or other activities must be completed to verify the receipt of the training. 69. Sponsors who fail to provide training or providers who fail to attend training, may be placed in the Serious Deficiency Process. Chapter You may use the small purchase method of procurement when purchasing services, supplies or other property with an aggregate cost of $30, You must use competitive sealed bid procurement procedures if a single purchase is $25,000 or more. 72. TDA has developed a standard Invitation for Bid and contract that must be used for purchased meal procurements and contracts. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 10 of 12 October 2011

11 73. Sponsors may not use competitive negotiation procedures for purchases of $25,000 or more when conditions for a sealed-bid procedure do not exist. 74. In non-competitive negotiation you negotiate with a single source for goods or services. Chapter You have 30 calendar days from the end of any claim month to submit your claims. 76. If the claim is greater than 60 days old when submitted, TDA F&N is under no obligation to pay the late claim. 77. If TDA F&N receives your late claim and it is determined you have good cause, your claim will be forwarded to USDA for the final authority. 78. The One-Time Exception allows a contractor to submit and be paid for late claims greater than 60 days. Chapter 10 Circle the correct answer. 79. Document maintained by USDA of contractors, responsible principals, responsible individuals, and day care home providers disqualified from participation in the CACFP for seven years or when the deficiency has been resolved.. A. Letter Requesting Removal B. Notice of Serious Deficiency C. Outstanding Funds Record D. National Disqualified List (NDL) 80. Termination for Cause means A. the contractor s agreement has been terminated due to the organization s violation of the agreement and can only be initiated by FND, not the contractor. B. the sponsor s agreement has been terminated due to considerations unrelated to either party s performance of the CACFP. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 11 of 12 October 2011

12 81. Termination for Convenience means A. the contractor s agreement has been terminated due to the organization s violation of the agreement and can only be initiated by FND, not the contractor. B. the sponsor s agreement has been terminated due to considerations unrelated to either party s performance of the CACFP. 82. Step 1 of the Serious Deficiency Process is A. TDA F&N determines that the provider is seriously deficient. B. TDA F&N determines that the sponsor is seriously deficient. 83. Step 2 of the Serious Deficiency Process is A. the notice of serious deficiency is sent and outlines and defines the violation. The notice specifies any/all corrections need and a deadline to be corrected. B. the notice of serious deficiency is sent out and all outstanding funds must be repaid. 84. Step 3 of the Serious Deficiency Process is A. a letter requesting removal is sent to F&N TDA. B. the sponsor or provider is given an opportunity to correct the violation within the specified period of time. If the corrective action is accomplished to the sponsor s or F&N s satisfaction, the sponsor or F&N will rescind the Serious Determination. 85. Step 4 of the Serious Deficiency Process is A. the sponsor or provider is given an opportunity to correct the violation within the specified period of time. If the corrective action is accomplished to the sponsor s or F&N s satisfaction, the sponsor or F&N will rescind the Serious Determination. B. if the sponsor or provider fails to correct or resolve the serious deficiency by the specified date, F&N or the sponsor will send out the Notice of proposed Termination and Proposed Disqualification. 86. Step 5 of the Serious Deficiency Process is A. a letter requesting removal is sent to F&N TDA. B. if the sponsor or the provider does not appeal, or if the hearing official rules in favor of F&N or the sponsor, F&N or the sponsor will immediately issue a Notice of Termination and Disqualification. TDA F&N - DCH-^DCH1 Page 12 of 12 October 2011