We give children the opportunity to establish healthy eating habits as well as an understanding of the relationship between food, health, and growth. Second helpings are always available. We provide breakfast and snacks daily. We also have several lunch options to support your family.

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Breakfast We serve a balanced breakfast every day for students enrolled in before care and who arrive before 8:00 AM each morning. Children can choose from organic fruit, whole grain breakfast items, organic yogurt or smoothies, and/or protein-rich foods.

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Snack We offer nutritious snacks twice a day. Our snacks include a variety of healthy options, such as fresh fruits, organic vegetables, whole grain crackers, organic dairy, and more. Snacks are available for all students 12 months of age and older that are ready for table food.

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Lunch

Lunch from Home

Students are welcome to bring their lunch from home each day. Parents are responsible for labeling and placing food and drinks brought from home in the classroom refrigerator. Please provide a minimum of one fruit, one vegetable, one grain, one dairy, and one source of protein each day. We are happy to warm (microwave) your child’s food from home as long as the warming time is less than two minutes due to time constraints. If you would like us to microwave your child’s lunch, please make sure it is prepared with a microwave-safe container.

 

School-Provided Lunch

We have partnered with local companies to provide healthy daily age-appropriate lunches for our students. Families can sign up for lunches for a monthly fee of $150.

 

Our lunch subscription service can accommodate students six months to 12 years of age. Menus for all age groups are available in the front office. Lunch orders are due on the 15th of the prior month.

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Age Requirement for Starting Table Food Lunch plans are available for students as young as six months of age. Before starting school food, the child must be able to safely eat all items on the menu for their age group.

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Menu All food served to the children is listed on our menu, which is posted on our bulletin board for easy reference. If there are any changes to the menu, parents will be promptly notified. Our kitchen facilities are regularly inspected by local health officials to ensure safety and cleanliness standard are met. Similarly, any catered food or food for special events is prepared in a kitchen that is also inspected by local health authorities. Liquids and foods that are hotter than 110°F are kept out of the children’s reach to ensure safety.​

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Rewards and Trying New Foods We do not give food, candy, or treats as rewards for good behavior, nor do we allow any punishments involving food. We also do not reward a child for eating everything on his or her plate. We encourage children to taste new foods, but we never force a child to taste or eat food.