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Cereal, pureed fruits and vegetables and jarred meat dinners for your use when age appropriate.
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided for all children. We participate in the State
of Arkansas Special Nutrition Program and are therefore, monitored on the value and quantity of
food that we serve. We are proud to say that approximately 80% of our meals are “home-
cooked” and not processed foods. We provide a monthly menu for you to review so that you are
aware of what we are serving.
FOOD ALLERGIES
The Special Nutrition Program mandates group nutritional standards for meals and the following
policies apply to all children who are able to eat “table foods”.
All children will be served the same meals at the same set time
Children with food allergies are required to have on file a signed note from their
physician listing the foods which the child is allergic to
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CLASSROOM AT
ANYTIME; THIS INCLUDES FOOD FROM HOME & FAST FOOD
BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding of infants in strongly supported are PKLC. We recognize that this is a highly
personal decision and agree that formula can also be beneficial to infants. However, two benefits
of nursing may be of particular importance to working families: 1) the mother is the only one
who can provide breast milk for her baby, and the knowledge of her importance in the baby’s life
may help alleviate any feeling of guilt or remorse from needing to place the infant in child care
2) antibodies to a variety of germs and illnesses are passed from mother to baby when an infant
is breastfed. These antibodies may help prevent or lessen the effects of some illnesses to which
infants in group care are exposed. We choose to cooperate as much as we are able with any
special needs a family may have while breastfeeding. We provide a private space within our
facility for nursing mothers who wish to come during the day to feed their infant. If you have
made this decision, please speak to your child’s caregiver about specifics. If you find you have
questions or need support, please speak with the Director as we have access to resources that can
offer you assistance.
BIRTHDAYS & CELEBRATIONS
Celebrations are very special to children. Please talk to you child’s teacher about special days
such as your child’s birthday. If you choose to provide food for a special event, please do so
during snack time. We ask that foods be of nutritional value. No soda pop, nuts, hard candy or
gum will be allowed. Food must be prepackaged or “store bought”. State licensed facilities are
not allowed to serve “homemade” treats. Sign up sheets will be posted outside your child’s
classroom for special holiday parties. We encourage every parent to bring at least one item on
the list however; we understand that this is not always possible.
CLOTHING
Extra clothing is an essential tool for your child’s care. YOU MUST PROVIDE A
COMPLETE SET OF EXTRA PLAY CLOTHES INCLUDING UNDERWEAR TO
LEAVE WITH YOUR CHILD. If we do not have an extra set of clothing for your child and
there is a need for them, we will call you and ask that you bring a set of clothing to use. We will
not leave a child in wet or soiled clothing. We have an extremely limited supply of extra clothing
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