Toddler Haven~Family Child Care and Home Preschool Menu

TODDLER HAVEN
Family Child Care and Home Preschool

Menu items offered at Toddler Haven are well planned and designed to appeal to both children and parents alike.

For children Age 1-4 years I make every attempted to follow Health Canada's "A Food Guide for Little Folks", children age 4 and up
follow the "Canada food Guide to Healthy Eating".

A copy of either can be found on my links page under Health.

As both a mother and an experienced provider, I DO understand that there may be one or two that do not wish to eat certain "foods". Some children like to experiment while others hit a stage when they become "picker" than usual...

At my table the children are never forced to eat an item that is served, but are instead encouraged to try a small bite of the items on their plate, you never know, sometimes even the "picky" eater is surprised to find themselves enjoying a new or previously disliked food.

Cookies, muffins and similar treats are usually an item that the children have helped prepare during the week. Time spent in the kitchen is a fun way to introduce math and science interest, while providing an enjoyable
"finished project".

That is not to say that we do not partake in store bought items....After all, what is a "tea party" without Teddy Grahams or Animal Crackers thrown into the mix, and I must admit....I have been known to produce the most amazing cakes for special occasions with the help of Betty Crocker.

During warm weather months we love the odd juice popsicle or freeze pop, and we can often be found raiding the garden of raspberries or which ever veggie the children have decided to grow...Yah peas!

Below I have provided a 5 week example of the types of menu ideas I have served over the years in my day home. The rotation may vary and meal items may be added or substituted to allow for "Seasonal Holidays ~ Special Activities ~ Produce Availability ~ and of course, Theme Related".

As this is only an example, changes may easily be modified to accommodate children of various age groups.

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Snack
Monday,	Cinnamon Raisin Toast, Bananas, Milk or Juice	Soft Beef Taco/Trimmings, Baked Apples, Milk	Veggies/Dip, Crackers, Milk or Juice
Tuesday,	Cereal/Milk, Strawberries, Juice	Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Ham Sandwiches, Pears, Milk	Banana Bread, Milk or Juice
Wednesday,	Ham/Cheese Omelet, Banana, Milk or Juice	Breaded Chicken Breast, Rice, Carrot/Peas, Milk	Painted Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Thursday,	Letter of the week Pancakes, Orange, Milk or Juice	Lasagna, Green Salad, Bread Rolls, Apple Wedges, Milk	Animal Crackers, Fruit Kabobs, Yogurt, Juice

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Snack
Monday,	Toad In a Hole, Kiwi Fruit, Milk or Juice	Dirty Rice, Corn, Milk	Banana Bread, Fruit Cocktail, Milk or Juice
Tuesday,	Muffins, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Juice	Shrimp Scampi on Pasta, Milk	Ants on a Log, Yogurt Drink
Wednesday,	Quiche, Grapes, Milk or Juice	Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Milk	Cheese Kabobs, Crackers, Apple Rings, Juice
Thursday,	French Toast, Honey Dew Mellon, Milk or Juice	Spaghetti, Baked Zucchini, Garlic Bread, Orange Wedges, Milk	Mix Fruit 'n' Dip, Rice Cakes, Juice

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Snack
Monday,	Bagels, Pineapple, Milk or Juice	Shepard's Pie, Rolls, Green Salad, Star Fruit, Milk	Graham Crackers, Apple Wedges, Milk or Juice
Tuesday,	Pumpkin Muffins, Milk or Juice	Ham, Wild Rice Casserole with Broccoli, Milk	Fruit Salad Cones, Milk or Juice
Wednesday,	Omelet, Melon, Milk or Juice	Chicken Quesada, Cucumber Slices, Milk	Hermit Cookies, Milk or Juice
Thursday,	Cereal, Strawberries, Milk or Juice	Beef Dogs on Bun, Macaroni/Cheese Bake, Milk	Fruit Shakes, Animal Crackers

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Snack
Monday,	Carrot Muffins, Milk or Juice	Meat Loaf, Whipped Potatoes, Peas, Milk	Carrot/Celery Sticks, Dip, Juice
Tuesday,	Cereal, Yogurt, Juice	Breaded Sole or Cod, Smiley Fries, Carrots, Milk	Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies, Milk or Juice
Wednesday,	Breakfast Burrito, Cantaloupe, Milk or Juice	Choice of Sandwich/Soup, Milk	Banana Boats, Juice
Thursday,	Waffles, Melon, Milk or Juice	Calzone, Green Salad, Milk	Trail Mix, Yogurt Drink

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Snack
Monday,	English Muffins, Oranges, Milk or Juice	Beef Stir Fry, Noodles, Corn, Milk	Veggie Sticks, Dip, Crackers, Milk or Juice
Tuesday,	Soft Boiled Eggs on Toast, Tomato Slices, Milk or Juice	Porcupines, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Milk	Fruit Kabobs, Animal Crackers, Milk or Juice
Wednesday,	Cereal, Berry Mix, Juice	Chicken Pot Pie, Cucumber Salad, Milk	Apple Rings, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Juice
Thursday,	Eggs in a Basket, Sausages, Orange, Milk or Juice	Taco Bake 'n' Trimmings, Milk	Ants on a Toilet Seat, Milk or Juice

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