[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR792.220] [Page 71] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) PART 792_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart B_Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Employees_What Is the Child Care Subsidy Program Legislation and to Whom Does It Apply? Sec. 792.220 What are the requirements that child care providers must meet in order to participate in this program? The provider, whether center-based or family child care, must be licensed and/or regulated by the State and, where applicable, by local authorities where the child care service is delivered. Outside of the United States, agencies may adopt or create criteria to ensure a child care center or family child care home is safe. Agencies must not restrict the use of funds to apply to accredited child care providers only.