Nutrition

At Cozy Corner, mealtimes are an important part of each child's day. We proudly participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal program that helps child care providers offer nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks to children. Through this program, Cozy Corner receives regular monitoring visits to ensure I continue to meet high standards for nutrition, food preparation, cleanliness, and safety. Daily attendance and meal records are carefully maintained, allowing me to provide quality meals while helping keep exceptional child care affordable for families.

Children at Cozy Corner are provided with breakfast, a nutritious lunch, and an afternoon snack each day. For the youngest children who attend, infant formula, cereals, and purées are also available to support their individual stages of growth and development. Menus are thoughtfully planned to include a variety of healthy, kid-friendly foods while introducing children to different flavors and cultures as well as a variety of textures and colors. Monthly menus are shared with families so they can stay informed about the meals their child is enjoying. 

Families can also stay connected to their child's nutrition throughout the day, as each meal and snack is documented in Brightwheel. The individual food components offered, along with how your child eats, are recorded in their daily report so families have a clear picture of their child's eating habits and participation.

Beyond nutrition, mealtimes provide valuable opportunities for children to develop independence, practice manners, build social skills, and enjoy meaningful conversations with their friends. At Cozy Corner, I believe that nourishing children means caring for the whole child - supporting their health, development, and positive relationship with food.

MEAL SCHEDULE

Breakfast   8:15 - 8:45 a.m. 

Served to full day children as well as 4K students and morning school-age students

Lunch  11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 

Served to full day children, including 4K students

Afternoon Snack  2:15 - 2:45 p.m. (or once all napping children wake)

Served to full day children as well as 4K students and afternoon school-age students

MEAL EXAMPLES

Breakfast: 

Pancakes, Apples, Milk

Bagel with Cream Cheese, Grapes, Milk

Whole Grain Caramel Rice Cakes, Peaches, Milk

Lunch:  

Egg and Cheese Bake, Crispy Potatoes, Applesauce, Whole Grain Buttered Toast, Milk

Whole Grain Chicken & Provolone Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Peas, Melon, Milk

BBQ Pulled Pork, Whole Grain Bun, Buttered Steamed Broccoli, Strawberries, Milk

Afternoon Snack: 

Meat, Cheese & Cracker Snack Pack, Milk

Whole Grain Sun Chips, Dried Cranberries, Milk

Toddler Trail Mix (Whole grain cheerios, Dried Fruit, Yogurt Bites), Milk