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Nutritious Meals & Snacks
We serve nutritious meals and snacks family-style. As part of our whole-child approach to learning, we encourage our students to participate in serving the meals and snacks.
Parents are always welcome to join us for lunch. All we ask is that you call ahead to let us know you will be joining us.
We post the menu near the front entrance of the school. Typically, we rotate our menu every two weeks to provide a balanced and varied diet for our students.
On occasion, we may replace the daily meals with holiday-themed foods. We will note any changes on the menu posted in the front entrance.
CACFP Standards are Followed for Meals & Snacks
We serve all meals with water unless a different beverage is specified in the menu. The cereals we serve are Multi-Grain/Honey Nut/Whole-Grain Cheerios, Kix, Corn/Rice/Wheat Chex, or Life Cereal. On occasion, we will serve Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch, or Fruit Loops. These cereals may also be substituted with a generic equivalent.
At Precious Moments Montessori Preschool, we serve 2 snacks and a healthy lunch to all students
We strive to serve all of the following 5 food groups for lunch
- 6 oz of 1% milk
- 1 1/2 oz. of protein – this may be meat or an alternative. (Ex. Yogurt, nuts, seeds)
- 1/4 cup of vegetables
- 1/4 cup of fruit
- 1/2 serving of a bread/grain product or 1 slice
Food Allergies
We will always endeavor to ensure any child with a food allergy is not exposed to his or her allergen. In your child’s enrollment packet, there are places to list any food allergies that your child may have. We ask that you list these in detail, as well as any other conditions or preferences regarding food so our staff can act accordingly.
For special requests and cultural arrangements, we accommodate these situation by serving the child food brought by their parent (i:e: soy milk, almond butter, etc.) Please include written instructions for holding, refrigerating, and serving the food.
