Banning Milk In Daycare

[SilverSabre25]

I only serve whole milk. Period. But they only get it for breakfast here. Then they get water.

And flame me now, sometimes I make home made lemonade... Sometimes I even give them sweet tea... And gasp even Kool aid very occasionally.

Everything in moderation. But I only do while milk. My kids get calcium in other ways.

Pssh, no flames from me. My own kids get all that stuff. Even chocolate milk! We have some inthe fridge right now. And I just bought a 4-pack of Capri suns from Costco because my kids like them at various times.

AND OMG I KNOW ABOUT THE CALCIUM. Calcium comes from other sources. Not just cow milk. It's silly.

[Play Care]

I only serve whole milk. Period. But they only get it for breakfast here. Then they get water.

And flame me now, sometimes I make home made lemonade... Sometimes I even give them sweet tea... And gasp even Kool aid very occasionally.

Everything in moderation. But I only do while milk. My kids get calcium in other ways.

No flames here, My own kids get those things in moderation. I don't give it to my dc kids because most of them get plenty of sugary treats at home without me adding to it

[CraftyMom]

I only serve whole milk. Period. But they only get it for breakfast here. Then they get water.

And flame me now, sometimes I make home made lemonade... Sometimes I even give them sweet tea... And gasp even Kool aid very occasionally.

Everything in moderation. But I only do while milk. My kids get calcium in other ways.

No flames here

[Angelsj]

No flames here, My own kids get those things in moderation. I don't give it to my dc kids because most of them get plenty of sugary treats at home without me adding to it

Exactly, they get a lot of crap at home. But I serve only whole milk, and only at lunch. The rest of the day they get water, except a cup (4 oz) of apple juice as a treat about once a week.
I do give them popsicles in the summer, and even ice cream. They are kids. I don't want them having a bunch of garbage, but a little treat now and then won't hurt them.
No flames here either.

Actually, this issue is exactly my problem with the food program, and why I am not on it. I will not serve 1% milk to the children and I will not serve milk as often as they want it served.

[Cradle2crayons]

Exactly, they get a lot of crap at home. But I serve only whole milk, and only at lunch. The rest of the day they get water, except a cup (4 oz) of apple juice as a treat about once a week.
I do give them popsicles in the summer, and even ice cream. They are kids. I don't want them having a bunch of garbage, but a little treat now and then won't hurt them.
No flames here either.

Actually, this issue is exactly my problem with the food program, and why I am not on it. I will not serve 1% milk to the children and I will not serve milk as often as they want it served.

Lol I serve Popsicles and ice cream too!! My kids really don't get stuff like that at home. One does. The others not so much. But even if they did, a Popsicle isn't going to kill them.

[Laurel]

Lol I serve Popsicles and ice cream too!! My kids really don't get stuff like that at home. One does. The others not so much. But even if they did, a Popsicle isn't going to kill them.

[melilley]

Lol I serve Popsicles and ice cream too!! My kids really don't get stuff like that at home. One does. The others not so much. But even if they did, a Popsicle isn't going to kill them.

I serve popsicles here too, except I usually make them using 100% juice or juice from the cans of fruit (if it's packed in 100% juice) and also yogurt or applesauce pops. I bought popsicle molds and the kids love them and it's cheaper than buying popsicles! Just a cheap idea

I occasionally serve cookies too.

[Cradle2crayons]

I serve popsicles here too, except I usually make them using 100% juice or juice from the cans of fruit (if it's packed in 100% juice) and also yogurt or applesauce pops. I bought popsicle molds and the kids love them and it's cheaper than buying popsicles! Just a cheap idea

I do serve cookies too.

GASPPPPPPPPPP cookies????? Oh the horrors!!! Lol.

[melilley]

GASPPPPPPPPPP cookies????? Oh the horrors!!! Lol.

Tell me about it..
Only in the afternoon though

[Annalee]

GASPPPPPPPPPP cookies????? Oh the horrors!!! Lol.

Let's throw in some chips and homemade cheese dip with cupcakes which is what a mom brought for a birthday party this afternoon....and YES, i am eating with them....love cheese dip! ::::

[Blackcat31]

I serve popsicles here too, except I usually make them using 100% juice or juice from the cans of fruit (if it's packed in 100% juice) and also yogurt or applesauce pops. I bought popsicle molds and the kids love them and it's cheaper than buying popsicles! Just a cheap idea

I occasionally serve cookies too.

GASPPPPPPPPPP cookies????? Oh the horrors!!! Lol.

I serve cookies too AND count them as snack.

You are allowed to serve things like cookies and cake and claim them as credible ......just not every day.

As for the popsicles and ice cream.... I don't see any reason you can't serve those things AFTER the meal components are already satisfied.

Anything above the required parts of a meal should be your choice to serve or not serve.

[melilley]

I serve cookies too AND count them as snack.

You are allowed to serve things like cookies and cake and claim them as credible ......just not every day.

As for the popsicles and ice cream.... I don't see any reason you can't serve those things AFTER the meal components are already satisfied.

Anything above the required parts of a meal should be your choice to serve or not serve.

I knew that and it really surprises me, actually there are quite a few things that are creditable to serve that surprise me! Poptarts, donuts, and pastries just to name a few!