Good nutrition is vital to children's learning and physical development. Our child care nutrition policies support the development of good eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Many children eat more meals at child care than at home, so high nutrition standards have never been more important. Amy & Kids Co. goes above and beyond average child care nutrition guidelines.

A wide variety of nutritionally balanced, high quality foods are freshly prepared and served each day.

• Meals feature plenty of fresh, in-season produce and whole grains
• Organic and "natural" foods are served whenever possible
• Processed food, high fructose corn syrup, and trans-fats and processed foods are avoided
• Meals are served family style; children serve themselves a little of each food offere
• Weekly menus have been reviewed by a dietician and are carefully planned to support children's nutrition
• A four-week rotation of menus changes seasonally to provide the children with a balance of variety and familiarity

The CACFP plays a vital role in supporting quality child care and helping children get a healthy start in life by making sure nutritous meals are served to children in child care programs.

I have been a member of the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) since 1996, and follow CACFP requirements as minimal guidelines for the meals I serve children.

Children two and older are served meals and snacks consisting of the following components. Infants have separate requirements based on age and development.

Breakfast
Whole or 1% Milk
Grain or Protein
Fruit or Vegetable

Lunch
Whole or 1% Milk
Meat or Protein
Bread or Grains
Fruit & Vegetable

Snack (any 2)
Whole or 1% Milk
Meat or Protein
Bread or Grains
Fruit or Vegetable

Food allergies are becoming more common among infants and young children. I am experienced in reading ingredient lists to identify allergens. If your child has non-allergy dietary restrictions I can make reasonable accommodations to meet his/her needs.