Subd. 22. Provider.

"Provider" means:

(1) an individual or child care center or facility licensed to provide child care under chapter 142B when operating within the terms of the license;

(2) a license-exempt center required to be certified under chapter 142C;

(3) an individual or child care center or facility that: (i) holds a valid child care license issued by another state or a tribe; (ii) provides child care services in the licensing state or in the area under the licensing tribe's jurisdiction; and (iii) is in compliance with federal health and safety requirements as certified by the licensing state or tribe, or as determined by receipt of child care development block grant funds in the licensing state;

(4) a legal nonlicensed child care provider as defined under section 142E.01, subdivision 19 , providing legal child care services. A legal nonlicensed child care provider must be at least 18 years of age, and not a member of the MFIP assistance unit or a member of the family receiving child care assistance to be authorized under this chapter; or

(5) an individual or child care center or facility that is operated under the jurisdiction of the federal government.