Food and Nutrition Program
Our centers participate and comply with the USDA sponsored Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All breakfasts, snacks, lunches, and beverages are provided free of cost to families. Meals are planned to meet the children's nutritional needs and are served in a family style setting. All food is prepared on-site in our kitchens with fresh quality ingredients by our dedicated kitchen staff. Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the classrooms or outside play areas.
Menus:
Food Allergies:
Food allergies and restrictions must be documented with a medical statement
Restricted foods will be substituted based on your doctor's recommendation and the CACFP guidelines
Medical statement forms may be obtained in the center's office
Infant and Toddler:
- Infants and toddlers feeding patterns and menus are addressed individually in partnership with the family
- Staff will provide parents with the information and procedures
The CACFP program mandates that we inform you of the following :
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by email at U.S. Department of Agriculture Director, Office of Adjudication, 1440 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Services at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.