We participate in the Child Care Food Program and meet their set guidelines. All meals and snacks are furnished at no additional charge and are nutritionally balanced. They offer a variety of foods from all the basic food groups. We ask that all parents sign the required forms for their child to enroll in the food program. Once infants are enrolled, baby food, cereal, juice and Parents Choice Formula are provided at no charge. Parents must supply their own formula if a different brand must be used.
The menu will be posted each month both on the bulletin board and the website. We usually adhere to these menus, but there may be variances depending on food item availability.
Parents are responsible for feeding their child if he/she arrives after a mealtime. Infants are always fed on demand. Breakfast will only be provided if your child is in attendance by 8:00 am. Breakfast usually consists of cereal with milk and fruit but may occassionally include eggs, toast, waffles, pancakes, fruit, etc.
You may supply a special food treat if you'd like at anytime, but please arrange this with the provider ahead of time. Except for special occasions, please do not send any food, candy or drink with your child. This includes a morning sippy cup.
We feel that mealtime should be pleasant, relaxing and as stress-free as possible. We encourage children to use good table manners and to try a portion of everything. Children are not forced to eat, but must eat a portion of everything before they are given seconds of anything.
We say a table prayer before meals and children will be asked to participate. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
There will be no food served in between meals or snacks and no modified diet will be served to any children.
Following are the monthly menus of snacks and lunches.
Monthly Menus