Nutrition

Meal Service at Head Start:

• Head Start provides nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Please DO NOT send meals or snacks for your child.

• Staff, volunteers, and children share the same meal at school.

• Please bring your child on time and ready to eat, so he/she may enjoy the meal with classmates.

Food Allergies and Special Diets:

For your child’s safety: 

• If your child has a food allergy, please bring a written care plan signed by your primary care provider and these needs will be met according to the school/center policy.

• Special diets and food intolerances require a doctor’s note and menus will be substituted according to school/center policy.

• Please realize that we CAN NOT change your child’s menu without appropriate documentation from your doctor.

Nutrition Education:

• Nutrition classes are offered to parents to encourage healthy eating habits for themselves and their families.

• Your child is also involved in classroom experiences that teach general nutrition principles appropriate for their age.