Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:
(1) The provider is:
(A) a:
(i) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4;
(ii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or
(iii) 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;
(B) a public school, including a charter school;
(C) a nonpublic 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
(D) a nonpublic school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary.
(2) The provider:
(A) provides qualified early education services to eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees;
(B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a prekindergarten voucher provided under this chapter; and
(C) complies with CCDF provider eligibility standards in accordance with federal requirements for health and safety.