Section 2586. Definitions

As used in this title, the following terms shall
  have  the  following  meanings,  unless  the  context  clearly  requires
  otherwise:
    1.  "Eligible  institution"  means  any  child  or  adult   day   care
  institution  defined  in  federal  law,  rule or regulations eligible to
  receive cash assistance under the federal  child  care  and  adult  food
  program. A child day care program shall be licensed by the department of
  social  services  or  licensed or otherwise approved by a state or local
  government agency or shall operate under the auspices  of  a  sponsoring
  organization licensed by the department of social services. An adult day
  care  program  shall be licensed and approved by the department or other
  state agency or  shall  operate  under  the  auspices  of  a  sponsoring
  organization  licensed  or  approved  by  the  department or other state
  agency.
    2. "Program" means the federal child care and adult food program.  (42
  USCS § 1766).