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Family-style means that we put food in serving bowls and pass it around the table just like a family!  Children help set the table, make their own food choices and help cleanup meals.  Serving family-style meals allows children to practice self help skills, develop social and language skills, and practice good eating habits.

 

Portion sizes of foods served are appropriate for children ages 3-5 years old. Children are encouraged to taste all foods served at meals but are not forced to eat.  At no time is food withheld as a punishment or given as a reward.  All meals comply with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements, which meets at least 1/3 of your child’s daily nutritional needs.  A variety of foods are served, which broaden children’s cultural and ethnic experiences.