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Had an idea pop into my head and it got me wondering, What is a typical meal that you serve at your center such as breakfast, lunch,...
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by mooseriotHi everyone! I was curious if anyone has any insight in the food program for child care providers in Florida? I’m registered with DCF and was wondering...
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by eperezI am planning to open a new center soon and want to offer meals but not have to go through the hassle of dealing with food prep, health department inspections,...
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by LuxI'm new and finding that the kids often barely eat meals. Yesterday none of them touched their Annie's organic pasta stars which was the main course....
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by JosiegirlGoing from feeding 4-6 healthy eaters to 2 little ones 2 yo and under. I can't even make a pizza now, without wasting a lot of food.:confused: I know...
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by JosiegirlI need some new ideas the kids will eat.
Tried fish last week. I ate it.
I'm afraid to try anything new. These kids won't eat tuna, grilled...
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by mamamandaI want to start using music during mealtimes to signal the beginning & end & to help promote a calm & pleasant atmosphere during the meal....
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by GuestHello. I let my parents drop off at any time. However, they know meals are fixed at certain times. I explain to them many times, if they come after breakfast...
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by MissjaimeI have fallen into a serious food rut. I'm so bored with the meals I have been serving, I'm sure the kids are too! But, I always worry that if I serve...
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by mamamandaFor those of you who serve one component at a time, how do you decide when to serve the next food? Not sure I want to go this route, but I'm considering...
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by JosiegirlThree out of 5 lunches were a bust this past week. I'm getting so sick of having so much food leftover although the dogs are happy.
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by LannieJHello everyone, I used to be on the food program as a large family provider. I have since downgraded to a small home & decided not to sign up. For...
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by TwinMamaWhat is the healthiest meal you make for your daycare kiddos?
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DCM says that DCB (5) will eat anything. However, he never eats anything. I serve meals family style, so less waste. So today, he refused protein and...
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by mamamandaFor those of you who serve family style meals, how much do you allow the children to do? Do they actually serve themselves? I'm trying to envision what...
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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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I have been doing too many favors for too many people for too long. I grew up in a home daycare so I've been exposed to this and doing this for a long...
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by SunchimesI am not on the food program but claim meal deductions. I have a 1 year old with some special eating needs. As we are transitioning him to solid foods,...
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by blandinoStarting this week, I would like to use Monday's nap time to cook all my meals for the rest of the week ahead of time. Our pre-lunch time is my worst...
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by sahm1225Our kitchen is getting remodeled and we will be without a stove/oven for about 3 weeks.
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by wahmof3I participate in the food program and I know that all I am required to do is offer the DCK food.
So every single day I fix wholesome foods....-
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by AbigailI started to setup a spreadsheet in excel to calculate meals served for daycare kids all year. I have not recorded this, but I do have my attendance...
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by ScoutOk. Clearly I do not want to cook dinner anymore. I think this is due to the fact that i cook breakfast & lunch now. Breakfast is sometimes frozen...
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by Country KidsI have read several people on hear say they cook from scratch.
Are you basically saying you do this for the "Main Course" of...-
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I have a frustrating situation at the end of the day nearly every day. The kids exit through the back door that is adjacent to my dining room/kitchen....
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by blandinoSo I know the technical infant meal pattern requirements for 8-11 months. But I have a DCG who is 7.5 months and parents are choosing to delay solids...
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by SunshineMamaDoes anyone have any good meal ideas that I can freeze ahead for the daycare?
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by B LouIn today's busy world I would like to help my DCP try to stay away from fast food.
I have come up with a plan to have prepared meals for...-
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by Sunchimes1. I have two 22 month olds. Meal time is awful! At the moment, they are still in high chairs because their manners are atrocious. Any plate or bowl...
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by frugalmama4Happy Valentine's Day...much love lovethis
I need help making my life easier "so sick of dish washing/sweeping" I currently serve...-
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by AbigailDoes anyone have a cute valentines meal they are going to serve?
I am heading to the store real quick to get a heart shaped cookie cutter...-
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by B LouRemember when breakfast was the most important meal of the day? We want to send our child off with a good start? Then why is it so many parents bring...
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by GuestI have never really served kid food to own children and the babies I get have no problem learning to explore flavors from all over the world. However,...
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by AbigailCan I serve cereal for breakfast if I join the food program? I was thinking M, W, and F would all be healthy home cooked meals and T, TH would be cereal...
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by AbigailHow 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...-
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by MamaJso with my own kids I will say things like "eat two bites of that and a bit of this and you may get down". do you do this with your DCK's...
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by afmamaI just turned in my claim for this month and she told me all meals AND snacks had to be served at least 3 hours apart to claim them. I thought the 3 hrs...
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by Crazy8In reading here I really feel like I am one of very few yet in my area its very UNCOMMON to provide meals for the daycare kids. So strange how different...
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by blueclouds29I'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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by jojosmommyAnyone exclusively offer foods family style- bowls of choices at the table where kids can pick what they choose to eat?
I feel like I...-
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Frances and I are sitting in day ONE of orientation and have heard of Health Dept. requirements if you serve food. Just interested in what those of you...
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by momofboysI accepted a PT nanny job this fall which will mean my older boys will need to go to a provider's home a few mornings a week (sort of sad but am okay...
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Ok long story short I just got off the phone with the insurance company and have an ER visit bill for over $3,000 (why do I have insurance again:confused
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I read on another thread some of your meals ideas. First, how do I get my own kids to eat when They aren't use to it kwim? Your meals sound really good!!!...
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by AbigailI just sat down to read the book I got FREE from www.MyPyramid.gov for child care. It's called the Two Bite Club and it is very easy to understand for...
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by AnabelleI think it is time for a change. Why does it have to be mac n cheese, hamburger, and pizza for lunch? and crackers for snacks? We are not giving our children...
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by AnabelleSome daycares have started to outsource this chore. How do you feel about it?
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Do you offer them? Teach the kids to use them?
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by jen1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (I brown mine in batches and feeze for quick and easy daycare meals)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
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by nikiaHave u ever had a parent drop their child off with fast food? This angers me so much. Preschool kid dropped off after lunch today mom brought burger...
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So what are you all doing in regards to a Thanksgiving meal for the dcks?
I have everyone today and tomorrow and then only a few Wednesday...-
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by TGT09I have a 3yo vegan dcg. Her family has only been vegan since May of this year so I use to feed her my normal food but now she gets food sent from home....
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by SandeeARIt's been 25 years since I had one of my own babies in the house.
At what age do you guys think a baby should be eating 3 meals a day?...-
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by legomom922I am not on the food program, but I was wondering which way I would make out better?
1. Have the parents bring ALL the kids food
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Okay so I vented on the vent thread but now I need to hear your thoughts. Before I had DCG that starts at 6am I was able to be flexible with a DCM and...
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All these food threads and my extreme desire to save $$ and stop wasting food lead me to ask this question. I did a search and found a few posts here...
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by DancingQueenSo let's just say that I prepare lunch.
Lunch is Macaroni & Cheese
sliced hot dogs
peas
pears
Most of the...-
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by DancingQueenI've made a decision that effective 1/1/11 I am no longer going to provide breakfast and lunch. I've given all of my parents ample notice (they've known...
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Do any of you separate your daycare food from your family foods?
I just recently started doing this and a part of me feels selfish and...-
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I have a rotating menu, but still am looking to break things up a bit and add a few new snack and lunch meals to my menu! Anyone have any kid-favorite...
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by tenderheartsI know this post was on here a while ago but I couldn't seem to find it. I have a dcb who is 5, he's been with me since he was 10 mo. old. He has eaten...
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by MsKaraDo you all have anywhere you can recommend for catering? I want to order the childcare meals. They can come prepackaged, frozen, etc. but I was wondering...
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by melissa annWe filed our taxes last night and the lady from H&R block said that instead of saving all of my receipts for food, I can just keep track on when the...
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Someone's post on another thread made me think about this. All of my dck are toddler age but in preparing for my daycare initially purchased one of each...
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old that doesn't eat anything unless it's junk food. So...for breakfast I had peaches and blueberry muffins (a few things I KNOW she...
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by gbccTo go along with my last post about my large eater, I am trying to prepare myself for summer vacation. I was hoping we could all post some recipes here...
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by gbccOk, 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...
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A child in my daycare is going to start bringing all meals and drinks from home due to sensitivity issues. The mom has been paying $125 per week to me...
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by TGT09I am semi-organic for myself and my husband. Very limited to certain things though i.e. milk and meat. I still eat McDonalds (I know, doesn't make sense)....
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I'm on a food program here in AZ. As of Jan 26th they haven't received any funds yet. Checks are to us on or before the 25th. As of yesterday still nothing....
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by GuestI am starting a daycare and am going to be serving breakfast and lunch our local daycare doesn't do that stating the reason that they don't have a nutritionist...
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