### Question
How is the "provider of early childhood services" defined?


### Answer
The term **provider of early childhood services** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9501* as follows -

> a public or private entity that serves young children, including—


(A) child care providers

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, EVALUATION, INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATION > SUBCHAPTER I-EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM**

