Food & Nutrition

Our program participates in the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP). This program ensures that we are providing nutritious components to the children in our care. CACFP reimburses centers at free, reduced-price, or paid rates for eligible meals and snacks served to enrolled children, targeting benefits to those children most in need. We believe that proper nutrition promotes the optimal growth and development of children and we focus our menu with this in mind.

We offer a variety of freshly prepared foods, and rotate fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to keep the children’s interest piqued. Our program has won the gold for Food, Body, and Mind award by creating innovative menus with the following criteria:

  • No juice

  • Meatless Mondays

  • No fried foods or pre-fried foods

  • One serving of whole grains a day

  • Kids Taste Tests with feedback

  • Most snacks include either a fruit or a vegetable

  • Alternative meals served for dietary accommodations closely resemble menu offers provided to other children

  • Culturally appropriate foods are offered regularly on the menu

  • A different fruit and vegetable is offered every day of the week

For more information you can visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/child-day-care-centers

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

serving sizes

Centers and day care homes offering meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) play a critical role in supporting the wellness, health, and development of children, older adults, and chronically impaired disabled persons through the provision of nutritious foods. Child care providers, in particular, have a powerful opportunity to instill healthy habits in young children that serve as a foundation for healthy choices in life.

allergens & adaptations

If your child has special dietary needs, preferences, or any food allergies, we will work with your family in order to provide safe alternatives to what we offer on our menu. Please alert us during initial tour, and again at orientation, and we will design a plan that adequately meets the nutritional components for your child.

sample menu

Below you can access one of the menus you might see in the classroom.