We consider lunch and snacks an extremely important part of our childcare program. Studies show that children between the ages of 0-6 will develop their eating and exercise patterns during these years. Your child is in a constant state of growth. Their diet must provide enough calories and nutrients to support normal growth and development, physically and intellectually.

We partner with personal chef Tamara Whitfield to go above and beyond minimum requirements and provide your children with a healthy, nutritious, great tasting meal they will love. We serve organic, local when possible, and natural lunches to the children at their center. All lunches are nutritionally well balanced and contain a minimum of:

1.5 oz of protein
1/2 cup fruit
1/2 cup of vegetables
1 oz of grains
3/4 cup of milk

November 2011 Menu (Vegetarian Options available)

Amount	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 1	Organic Roasted Turkey	Chicken	Beef	bean + rice	Hot Dog
	Cantaloupe/Honeydew	Berries (strawberries/blueberries/ raspberries)	Green grapes cut in 1/4	apples	Crispy salad with mandarin oranges on the side (with a tangy POPPYSEED salad dressing), cucumbers, shredded lettuce -
	Shredded Lettuce (Romaine)	broccoli	green beans	celery/carrot	cucumber, lettuce
	Pita Bread	whole wheat noodles	wheat bread (in meatloaf)	rice	Whole Wheat Bun
	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk
Week 2	Organic Uncured Ham	Chicken	shrimp	Chicken/Tofu	Turkey Sausage/Eggs
	Cantaloupe/Honeydew	Berries (strawberries/blueberries/raspberries)	pineapple	Island Fruit Salad pineapple/mango/papaya/ strawberries/bananas/honeydew/ peaches/blueberries/raspberries	Green apple Slices
	Shredded Lettuce (Romaine)	Tomato Sauce	cherry tomatoes	Cauliflower Puree	Zucchini
	Multi-grain Bread	Multi-grain Bread	whole wheat pasta	Whole Wheat Macaroni	English Muffins
	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk
Week 3	Organic Roasted Turkey	Beef	Pork	Chickpeas/chicken	organic sausage
	Cantaloupe/Honeydew	Berries (strawberries/blueberries/ raspberries)	Mandarin Oranges	Island Fruit Salad pineapple/mango/papaya/ strawberries/bananas/honeydew/ peaches/blueberries/raspberries	berry cobbler
	Shredded Lettuce (Romaine)	Sweet potato puree	Sweet potato puree/cucumbers	Organic diced tomatoes/lettuce	tomatoes
	Pita Bread	wheat tortilla wraps	brown rice	Whole wheat wraps	barley
	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk
Week 4	Organic Uncured Ham	shredded chicken	Bean puree	Chicken	Hot Dog
	Cantaloupe/Honeydew	fresh berries and greek yogurt	Green Apples	Island Fruit Salad pineapple/mango/papaya/ strawberries/bananas/honeydew/ peaches/blueberries/raspberries	Crispy salad with mandarin oranges on the side (with a tangy POPPYSEED salad dressing), cucumbers, shredded lettuce -
	Shredded Lettuce (Romaine)	cucumber/tomatoes/carrot	sweet potato	Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Puree	cucumber, lettuce
	Multi-grain Bread	chinese noodles	whole wheat noodles	Vegetable Corkscrew Pasta	Whole Wheat Bun
	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk	Organic Whole Milk