No prohibition of certain different rates
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent a State from differentiating the payment rates described in subparagraph (B)(iii) on the basis of such factors as—
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geographic location of child care providers (such as location in an urban or rural area);
(II)#
the age or particular needs of children (such as the needs of children with disabilities and children served by child protective services);
(III)#
whether the providers provide child care services during weekend and other nontraditional hours; or
(IV)#
the State’s determination that such differentiated payment rates may enable a parent to choose high-quality child care that best fits the parent’s needs.