NUTRITION
Our Kitchen
General Information
The center provides 4 mealtimes through the day.
- Breakfast 8 am to 8:30 am
- Lunch 11 am to 12 pm
- Afternoon Snack 2:30 pm to 3 pm
- Late Snack 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm
If your child is not there at the appropriate mealtimes, they will not be provided with the meals.
Children are encouraged to self-feed to the extent that they have the skills. Children are encouraged, but not forced to eat a variety of foods.
Menus are posted on the general information board. Food prepared at our center will be properly planned, prepared, and portioned according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the state requirements for food.
Special Situations, Allergies, Etc.
Families are expected to notify us regarding children’s food and environmental allergies. Families of children with diagnosed allergies are required to provide us with a letter from the doctor detailing the child’s symptoms, reactions, treatments and care. A list of the child’s allergies will be posted in the classroom, kitchen, and any other necessary areas. Refer to medical requirements for additional information.
Food from Home
At Step by Step we follow USDA food safety guidelines in accordance with CACFP. These guidelines do not permit food from home to be brought to the school. Food from home can be very disruptive to the other children and classrooms. There may also be children with allergies you’re in danger that you are not aware of. Parent/family activities may include sharing of food and products.
Non-discrimination Statement
Step by Step Child Development is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, mental status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete USDS Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to any us mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email atprogram.intake@usda.gov 4300 Cherry Creek Drive S., Denver, CO 80246-1530 P 303-692-2000 www.colorado.gov/cdphe John W. Hickenlooper, Governor Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH, Executive Director and Chief Medial officer. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either an EEO or program complain, please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA in an equal opportunity provider and employer.
