MEALS

We provide all meals and snacks for the children, except breast milk/formula and baby cereal, which are provided by parents. All of meals are made from scratch and are organic whenever possible. Meals consist of morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. I make appropriate baby food for infants in accordance with what myself and the parents agree the child may eat. Children may always have seconds upon request, and no child will be forced to eat anything. Children will eat when they are hungry, and will get all of the nutrients they need when consistently presented with a variety of healthy choices. I never force a child to finish what is on his/her plate, but I do encourage each child to try one or two bites of everything. Sometimes they are surprised by what they like! All eating patterns will be communicated to the parents. I provide milk and water during snack and meal times, and water throughout the day. I do not serve juice, but instead provide whole fruit for the children. If your child has allergies or requires a modified diet, an appropriate substitution will be made if possible.