Hi all,
I've been working so hard to serve a variety of healthy meals and snacks, but it seems like I throw away pretty much everything...
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I am in the process of opening a child care center and was wondering what a realistic budget for food per child per day would be? Per day including breakfast,...
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I am really starting to hate Mac and Cheese. These children leave my table with an orange tone that would put Donald Trump to shame. I don't understand...
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Fig Toasties
In fact... I did 3 different tiny sandwiches at my last party; I also made cream cheese & cucumber on Wheat bread (crust off &...08-14-2017, 10:28 AM -
Would you heat lunches brought from home?
I provide two organic homemade snacks a day but have parents provide lunches. Right now my policies (clear... -
What do you serve for drinks?
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The parents of an 11 month old dcb said he's ready to start eating table food. What should I do? Should I go ahead and start giving him little bites of...
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Does anyone have any sandwiches that you make your kiddos?
For some reason mine won't even eat grilled cheese when we have busier days.... -
How do you handle picky eaters? I have a 3 yo dcb that immediately will point at his veg or any unfamiliar food and say I don't like that or I don't want...
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I have the meal blues these days and am in a bit of a slump. The rules for the food program get stickier and stickier and I'm almost afraid to cook!... -
If you create your own weekly themes for a curriculum instead of a purchased kit, what do you try to fit in each theme? Arts/Crafts/Math/Books are really...
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I've been searching for ever, for decent play food! I recently found the "Learning Resources New Sprouts" baskets, and they look really nice,...
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ok, so I run my home daycare out of my basement. When we bought this house it was (for me) because the basement was perfect for daycare. Big open space,...
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Thank you so very much for your time.
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Sometimes I feel like I'm that overly nice lady who kids think they can walk all over... Especially when their parents are present because then they feel...
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How often do you truly cook from scratch versus premade meals? The closest I get to cooking from scratch is making spaghetti. We do store bought pizzas,... -
I'm sure some of you have seen this on fb, but I had to share. It's so simple and tastes so ooooh good. I'll admit that I have made them 3 days in a...
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The drinking reg - so we are now only allowed to serve water, milk, or 100% juice. Does that mean I can't give the kids hot cocoa occasionally?!
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Please help me brainstorm some fun activities to do with food. Soon I'll be starting a lesson based off of "Eating the... -
I'm not on the food program, but since the new baby went off formula last month, I've been trying to figure out what to do.
I have a 3.5 year old.... -
I'm in the process of opening a new daycare center. I'm meeting with an architect this week and she needs to know if I require a full kitchen or heating...
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Hello Everyone,
I am new to this whole daycare thing even though I have worked with children for over 15 years. I have come across plenty... -
Do you'll give your dcks seconds when they ask for them? I have 3 dcbs that wants seconds on every meal I give them. I don't think that they are still...
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So I met with a new family this morning. They seemed nice and the 2 (just turned 2) year old girl seemed very excited to play and check out the daycare.... -
Baby is 10 months old. Mom is concerned that I am not feeding her enough. I let the kid eat until she shows signs that she is done & I do not rush...
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Those of you who are on the food program, do you serve dinner? I have for a year now and I am getting tired! My late kids (till 6) well their last days...
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I've tried to not let it bother me but oh my gosh, I just can't get over how much food I throw away each and every day.
Today-cheese quesidillas,... -
I just thought everyone might have some tips for me.
I worked in a center for five years, and it was so hard for me too lose weight. Between... -
Our PM snack is a USDA-approved complete meal, provided by our local food bank. We serve it from 3 pm to 4 pm. Every kid is served it.
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If the kid only knew that it was meatloaf, made with ground turkey and vegetable soup. I just melt half a piece of cheese on top, stick it on a roll,... -
I was wondering how many of you use peanut butter in your program? I thought that not allowing PB was the standard for schools now. I know that a lot...
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I have one tonight from 7-9pm. Ugh. Anyone ever been to a conf/workshop for the food program? what am I in for.
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Does anyone freeze muffins? I had a bunch of over ripe bananas and some pumpkin left over from pancakes and made muffins. I would like to freeze them... -
How do you make a dozen pieces of toast and serve them at the same time warm?
How do you make a dozen grilled cheese sandwiches and manage... -
My "opening day" is August 22, this coming Monday, for my home based day care. As of now, three parents have picked up applications stating... -
I'm very frustrated with the amount of food i've been wasting everyday specifically at lunch. I was thinking of asking the parents to start providing...
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Anyone premake meals/soups/casseroles and freeze them for daycare and personal use?
Also, some ladies at a recent food program training... -
Has anyone seen this yet?
No more Food Guide Pyramid. They've come out with MyPlate...
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You know those jars of "hot dog" looking things in the baby food aisle? I'm pretty sure Gerber sells them. I never bought them and barely even...
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When you first start feeding Rice cereal, how long do you continue to feed this one type of cereal before adding the oatmeal or other single grain cereals?...
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All of my dk's eat what I consider is a normal amount except for one, this little boy is 19 months and will eat as much as a 10 year old if not more!... -
For those who are on the food program. Do you weigh...lets say lunch meat to make sure the 1 -2 yr old is getting 2 oz or do you estimate? Do you do anything...
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What is your wording on kids bringing outside food. I don't know why I didn't have something in my contract already for this (never had a...
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I am currently reading one of Tom Copeland's books on taxes. It was talking about purchasing food and keeping track of your receipts....came down to...
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Funshine has a monster theme this week so we did Monster Toast for snack. The kids loved it!! Just little containers with milk and food coloring and...
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Ok, so I have this 7 year old dcb. He arrived late so at 12:30 he had a hotdog, strawberries, and tator tots for lunch. 2 hours later he was acting like... -
HELP! I need snack ideas! A.M. and P.M. ones.
What are your favorites? I am all the time googling and never REALLY come back with actual... -
I didnt see this in any recent threads so I wanted to start one. I love switching up our monthly menus, I am looking for some new ideas. I was thinking...