De Colores Learning Center & Childcare Meals

A Well-Planned Nutrition Program

De Colores Learning Center & Childcare participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. All enrolled children are eligible and encouraged to participate. Interested parents have to complete the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Benefit form inclusive of declaring family income in the registration packet. The form has to be signed by the parents to certify that all provided information is correct. All meals ordered must be eaten at the center, food cannot be taken home.

Weekly menus are posted on the entryway bulletin board. Children under the age of 2 are provided with whole milk, all others are provided with low-fat milk. Nursing mothers are welcome to nurse their babies at the center or provide pumped breast milk. De Colores Learning Center & Childcare follows the Child and Adult Care Food Program’s nutrition guidelines. Providing nutritious meals and snacks, and introducing new foods to the children are important aspects of our nutrition program.

Meals are served family-style with children being encouraged, not forced to eat. We encourage children to taste each item being served. During snack time, children have the opportunity to develop independence and self-help skills by serving themselves when they are ready to eat. Call our local, family-owned center to learn more!