Nutrition
The Children's Enrichment Center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program administered by the Michigan Department of Education.
The Children's Enrichment Center is subsidized by CACFP for nutritious meals and the development of healthy eating habits.
Sweets and salty foods are limited (i.e., 1-2 per week)
1% milk is served to children
Children will receive a second serving at breakfast and lunch after they have tried a bite of all plated food (i.e., full serving for their age)
We take food preferences, intolerances, or allergies very seriously. If a family or child has food concerns or needs, we will do our best to accommodate. Please inform the Director when enrolling at the center.
Whole fruits
Low-fat baked goods
*Foods meant for sharing among the children must be whole fruits or commercially prepared packaged foods in factory sealed containers.
Serve 1 from each group:
- Milk
- Fruit or Vegetable or Juice
- Grain/Bread
Serve 2 items from:
- Milk
- Fruit or Vegetable or Juice
- Grain/Bread
- Meat or Meat Alternate
Serve 1 from each group:
- Milk
- 2 Fruits/Vegetables
- Grain/Bread
- Meat or Meat Alternate
Serve 2 items from:
- Milk
- Fruit or Vegetable or Juice
- Grain/Bread
- Meat or Meat Alternate
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital 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).