Child Care Menus
Our menus are planned to provide balanced nutrition, introduce children to a variety of foods, and support healthy eating habits. They are designed to meet CACFP requirements while reflecting the children currently in care.
Fresh, in-season produce is served when available. When canned fruit is served, it is in 100% juice, never syrup. Grain products are 100% whole wheat or multi-grain whenever possible. Hydrogenated fats and high fructose corn syrup are avoided, and organic products are used when available. Whole milk is served to children ages 1–2; 1% milk is served to ages 2 and up.
HM = Home Made | WG/WW = Whole Grain/Wheat | V = Vegetarian (Codes may be omitted when space is limited.)
Menus are reviewed and updated based on the preferences of the children currently in care. New items go through a “taste test” phase before being added to the menu.
Summer Week One
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Crackers, Tomatoes | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Rice Cakes, Grapes | WG Cereal, Milk |
| Lunch | Turkey on WW, Green Beans, Melon, Milk | Cheese Quesadilla, Broccoli, Grapes, Milk | Summer Salad Bar, WG Crackers, Kiwi, Milk | Tuna Salad in WW Pita, Peaches, Peas, Milk | Pizza Roll Ups, Baby Carrots, Fruit Salad, Milk |
| Snack | Crackers, String Cheese, Raw Veg, Apples, Milk | Tortilla Chips, Bean Dip, Salsa, Bananas, Milk | Ham Sliders, Raw Veggies, Grapes, Milk | Yogurt, Summer Cereal Mix, Raw Veg, Kiwi, Milk | SunButter, WW Bread, Raw Veggies, Pears, Milk |
Summer Week Two
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Crackers, Peppers | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Rice Cakes, Kiwi | WG Cereal, Milk |
| Lunch | Tuna & Veggie Wrap on WW, Grapes, Milk | Mexican Salad, Tortilla Chips, Melon, Milk (V) | Chicken Kabobs, Rice, Peaches, Milk | Pizza Dunkers, Raw Veggies, Apples, Milk (V) | Pita, Hummus, Grapes, Cucumber, Milk (V) |
| Snack | Cheese Sammie, Raw Veg, Bananas, Milk (V) | Naan, Hummus, Raw Veggies, Berries, Milk (V) | Turkey Subs, Lettuce & Tomato, Apples, Milk | Yogurt Dip, Pretzels, Raw Veg, Grapes, Milk | SunButter, Crackers, Raw Veg, Melon, Milk (V) |
Summer Week Three
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Crackers, Carrots | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Rice Cakes, Bananas | WG Cereal, Milk |
| Lunch | Black Bean Rainbow Wrap, Grapes, Milk (V) | Tacos Supreme in WG Shell, Apples, Milk | Garden in a WW Pita, Chicken, Melon, Milk | Tuna Sammie, Bell Peppers, Berries, Milk | DIY Pizza Crackers, Carrots, Fruit Salad, Milk |
| Snack | Rice Cakes, Cheese, Raw Veg, Pears, Milk (V) | Pretzels, Ranch Bean Dip, Raw Veg, Kiwi, Milk | Ham Mini Subs, Raw Veggies, Berries, Milk | Yogurt Dip, Crackers, Raw Veg, Bananas, Milk | SunButter Dip, Pretzels, Raw Veg, Grapes, Milk |
Summer Week Four
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Crackers, Cucumber | WG Cereal, Milk | WG Rice Cakes, Apples | WG Cereal, Milk |
| Lunch | Cheese Sammie, Veggin' Out, Banana, Milk (V) | Mexican Pinwheels, Salsa, Mixed Fruit, Milk | Cracker Stackers, Carrots, Pears, Milk (V) | Pizza Quesadilla, Peppers, Grapes, Milk | Turkey Dogs, Tomato, Mixed Fruit, Milk |
| Snack | Cottage Cheese, Veggies, Crackers, Kiwi, Milk (V) | Hummus, Pita, Raw Veggies, Pears, Milk (V) | Turkey Sliders, Raw Veggies, Bananas, Milk | Yogurt, Grahams, Raw Veg, Apples, Milk (V) | SunButter Roll Up, Raw Veggies, Kiwi, Milk (V) |
Menus may change to include fresh, in-season produce or special foods related to the children's current interests and experiences.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Nutrition Policies
These menus are one part of our approach to nutrition, including the foods we serve, how meals are offered, and how we support healthy eating habits.