Menu & Nutrition
We believe great days start with great food. Every meal we serve is planned with your child's health, energy, and growth in mind.
Download our current menu to see what your child will be eating this week.
Fueling Growing Bodies
Good nutrition is one of the best things we can do for young children. The right balance of proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables supports healthy brain development, steady energy throughout the day, and the kind of focus that makes learning fun. We take meal planning seriously because what kids eat really does make a difference.
Nutritious Meals & Snacks
Children in our full-day programs receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Our meals follow USDA nutritional guidelines to make sure each plate is balanced and age-appropriate. We post menus in advance so you always know what your child is eating.
Working Together for Your Child
We are a nut-free facility and have experience accommodating anaphylactic allergies, celiac disease, food intolerances, and personal-choice substitutions. In many cases, alternate food will need to be brought in from home — and that food must meet the same USDA nutritional standards we follow. We're happy to walk you through exactly what those requirements look like so planning is easy. Just put your child's needs in writing and have a conversation with our administrators so we can build the right plan together.
Safe, Clean & Compliant
Our kitchen meets Ohio Department of Health sanitation standards. Food is stored and prepared safely, surfaces are sanitized, and our staff follow proper food handling procedures every single day. We're inspected regularly by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) and proud to meet every standard they set.
Ohio DCY Compliance at a Glance
Meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines for each age group.
Breakfast, lunch, and snack each include the required food components and age-appropriate portions.
Food is stored at safe temperatures — cold foods at or below 41°F, hot foods at or above 135°F.
Raw meats are stored separately from ready-to-eat foods.
Children are seated and supervised by a caregiver during all meals and snacks.
Drinking water is available to children at all times.
Menus are posted at least one week in advance.
Parents provide dietary needs in writing and speak with administrators.
Substitute foods brought from home must meet USDA nutritional requirements.
Children with life-threatening allergies must have an Emergency Medical Plan on file.
Daily meal counts and food service records are maintained as required by Ohio DCY.
Any serious food-related illness is reported to Ohio DCY and the local health department.
Questions About Our Menu?
If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, we'd love to talk through how we can best support them. Reach out anytime.