1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act . 2. Eligibility certification criteria for proprietary child care centers Section 17(a)(6) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1766(a)(6) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) in the case of an institution described in paragraph (2)(B), the eligibility determination shall be in effect for 6 months after the date such institution is approved by the State under section 17(d). . 3. Review of serious deficiency process Section 17(d)(5) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1766(d)(5) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Serious deficiency process (i) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall review and issue guidance and, as appropriate, regulations regarding the serious deficiency process for the program under this section. (ii) Review In carrying out clause (i), the Secretary shall review, at a minimum, the processes for, and those involved in— (I) determining when there is a serious deficiency, including— (aa) what measures automatically result in a finding of serious deficiency; and (bb) how differentiation is being made between— (AA) a reasonable margin of human error and systematic or intentional noncompliance; and (BB) State-specific requirements and Federal regulations; (II) appealing and mediating a finding of serious deficiency, including— (aa) findings related to State-specific requirements; and (bb) processes for ensuring officials involved in appeals and mediation are fair and impartial; (III) determining the circumstances under which a corrective action plan is acceptable