Welcome to CN PEARS

CACFP Program Year Open

The 2026-2027 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Program year is now open for certification/renewal.

All CACFP Sponsors must complete the CACFP Annual Training, Enroll and complete their Certification by August 31, 2026.

CACFP Sponsors required to submit a full renewal must also be completed by August 31, 2026.

 


About

  • What is CN PEARS?
    The Child Nutrition Program Electronic Application and Reimbursement System (CN PEARS) is the application and claim processing system for entities that administer Pennsylvania's USDA Child Nutrition Programs.  

System Maintenance

  • CN PEARS will be unavailable each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) for routine maintenance.

Password Information

  • Forgot your password? > Reset your password. 


    Remember, when resetting a password, please remember passwords must contain the following:

    - The password must be exactly 12 characters long.

    - The password must not match the User ID.

    - The password must contain a numeric character (0-9).

    - The password must contain a special character ( !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~).

    - The password must contain an uppercase character (A-Z).  

     
    If resetting your password does not work, the CN PEARS Support Line may assist with any password problems, lockouts, or resets between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EDT). Call: 717-772-0067.



Disclaimer

  • Information in this system and documents submitted become public record and are subject to disclosure. With few exceptions, you have the right to request and be informed about the information that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) collects about you. You are entitled to receive and review the information upon request. You also have the right to ask PDE to correct any information that is determined to be incorrect. (Reference: Government Code, Sections 552.021, 552.023, and 559.004.)

    Unauthorized use of PDE information resources is prohibited and misuse is subject to criminal prosecution. Except as otherwise provided by applicable privacy laws, there should be no expectation of privacy. Usage may be subject to security testing and monitoring.