### Question
How does the law define child care provider?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 590*, **child care provider** is defined as:

> an individual or entity that provides or proposes to provide child care services for federal employees

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 590*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-OPERATION OF BUILDINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES**

