As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:

1. (1) The provider is:

   1. (A) a:

      1. (i) public school, including a charter school;
      2. (ii) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4 ;
      3. (iii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5 ; or

      4. (iv) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6 ;

         that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating;

   2. (B) a school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or
   3. (C) a school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary.

2. (2) The provider:

   1. (A) provides qualified early education services to eligible children; and
   2. (B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a grant provided under this chapter.

3. (3) The provider:

   1. (A) is located in a county in which the prekindergarten pilot program is implemented; or
   2. (B) meets the requirements of section 7(h) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14.