Our Menu
At our daycare, we provide healthy meals and snacks that include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods to support children’s growth and development. We encourage healthy eating habits by offering balanced meals in a positive environment where children can enjoy food, socialize, and try new foods.
Fresh Food Every Day
Meal and snack times are an important part of every child's day. Children enjoy a variety of nutritious foods that support healthy growth while encouraging positive eating habits.
Lunches include protein, grains, vegetables, and fresh fruit.
Morning and afternoon snacks are served daily.
Menus include seasonal fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains.
Children have access to water throughout the day.
Sample Weekly Menu
Week 1 Menu
Healthy meals and snacks prepared daily.
| Day | Morning Snack | Lunch | Afternoon Snack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Whole Grain Cereal Milk |
Cutlet with Rice Vegetables Milk |
Fresh Banana or Apple Crackers with Cheese Milk |
| Tuesday | Oatmeal with Milk | Pasta with Shredded Cheese Vegetables & Fresh Fruit Milk |
Fresh Pineapple Yogurt & Rice Crispy |
| Wednesday | Waffle with Syrup/Jam Milk |
Lentil Soup Bread Fresh Vegetables Milk |
Whole Wheat Toast Cream Cheese Apple Sauce Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday | Omelet Whole Wheat Toast Milk |
Fish Cake Whole Grain Bread Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Banana Bread Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Friday | Whole Grain Bread Butter or Cream Cheese Milk |
Kinder Grove Homemade Pizza Salad Milk |
Whole Grain Crackers Cheese & Jam Fresh Fruit Milk |
Week 2 Menu
Healthy meals and snacks prepared daily.
| Day | Morning Snack | Lunch | Afternoon Snack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Whole Grain Cereal Milk |
Vegetable (Onion, Bell Pepper, Broccoli) Rice Vegetables Milk |
Fresh Banana or Apple Crackers with Cheese Milk |
| Tuesday | Oatmeal with Milk |
Pasta with Shredded Cheese Vegetables & Fresh Fruit Milk |
Fresh Pineapple Yogurt & Rice Crispy |
| Wednesday |
Waffle with Syrup/Jam Milk |
Couscous and Meatball Vegetables Milk |
Whole Wheat Toast Cream Cheese Apple Sauce Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday |
Omelet Whole Wheat Toast Milk |
Chicken Nuggets Whole Grain Bread Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Banana Bread Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Friday |
Whole Grain Bread Butter or Cream Cheese Milk |
Macaroni with Chicken Tomato Sauce Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Crackers Cheese & Jam Fresh Fruit Milk |
Week 3 Menu
Healthy meals and snacks prepared daily.
| Day | Morning Snack | Lunch | Afternoon Snack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Whole Grain Bread Butter or Cream Cheese Milk |
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Rice Vegetables Milk |
Fresh Pineapple Yogurt & Rice Crispy |
| Tuesday | Oatmeal with Milk |
Vegetable Barley Soup with Chicken Vegetables & Fresh Fruit Milk |
Fresh Banana or Apple Crackers with Cheese Milk |
| Wednesday |
Omelet Whole Wheat Toast Milk |
Macaroni with Cheese Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Crackers Cheese & Jam Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Thursday |
Waffle with Syrup/Jam Milk |
Roasted Vegetable Couscous Chicken Whole Grain Bread Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Banana Bread Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Friday |
Whole Grain Cereal Milk |
Chicken Nuggets Hash Browns Vegetables Milk |
Whole Wheat Toast Cream Cheese Apple Sauce Fresh Fruit |
Week 4 Menu
Healthy meals and snacks prepared daily.
| Day | Morning Snack | Lunch | Afternoon Snack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Whole Grain Bread Butter or Cream Cheese Milk |
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Rice Vegetables Milk |
Fresh Pineapple Yogurt & Rice Crispy |
| Tuesday | Oatmeal with Milk |
Vegetable Barley Soup with Chicken Vegetables & Fresh Fruit Milk |
Fresh Banana or Apple Crackers with Cheese Milk |
| Wednesday |
Omelet Whole Wheat Toast Milk |
Macaroni with Cheese Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Crackers Cheese & Jam Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Thursday |
Waffle with Syrup/Jam Milk |
Roasted Vegetable Couscous Chicken Whole Grain Bread Vegetables Milk |
Whole Grain Banana Bread Fresh Fruit Milk |
| Friday |
Whole Grain Cereal Milk |
Chicken Nuggets Hash Browns Vegetables Milk |
Whole Wheat Toast Cream Cheese Apple Sauce Fresh Fruit |
Menu Information
- 🥦 Indicates dark green vegetables offered daily.
- 🍊 Orange fruits and vegetables are offered several times each week.
- ✓ Menu approved by a Registered Dietitian.
- 💧 Water is available throughout the day.
- 🍎 Fresh fruit selections may vary depending on the season.
- 🥛 Milk and/or water are served with lunch and snacks.
Menus are reviewed by a Registered Dietitian. Fresh fruit selections may vary by season, and dark green vegetables are offered daily. Milk and/or water are served with meals and snacks.