Serving & Nutrition For Children

Kiddie Care Learning Centers provide a variety of healthy meals and snacks. Our menu provides wholesome meals and satisfying snacks that meet federal and state requirements and guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We also work with food manufacturers to create appropriate portion sizes and nutritional ingredients for children.

• Meals and snacks include a variety of food groups including meat and meat alternatives, bread and grains, fruits, vegetables and fluid milk.
• Meals and snacks include carbohydrates, proteins and fat to give children energy, while maintaining total calories within recommended ranges specific to a child’s age group and level of activity.
• Meals and snacks have limited added sugar and sodium and increased dietary fiber.

Allergens & Adaptations

Afternoon snacks consisting of juice or milk, fruit, raw vegetables, bread products, or other nutritious foods are served.

NOTE: If your child has a milk allergy, we must have a note from your doctor before we can serve a substitution. The USDA Food Program requires us to serve milk and 100% fruit juice. "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA. Director, Office of Civil Rights. Room 326-W. Whitten Building. 1400 Independence Avenue. SW, Washington. D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal provider and employer."

Please alert your local day care center if your child has a known allergy or nutrition need.