Your 60-Second CACFP Tip: Refresh Your Menus for Spring

Spring is here — and so is a whole new lineup of fresh, affordable produce. If your menus still look like January, now is the perfect time for a quick refresh. Here’s how to do it in KidKare, fast. Step 1: Pick Your Swaps You don’t need to overhaul everything. Start by swapping 3–5 winter

How to Celebrate the Providers Who Make It All Possible

Every meal logged. Every lesson planned. Every scraped knee bandaged, every tear wiped, every small victory celebrated. Childcare providers do this work day in and day out — and most of the time, no one is watching. Provider Appreciation Day (Friday, May 8) is the one day a year dedicated to making sure they know

5 Ways Childcare Providers Can Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week with CACFP

Every Kid Healthy Week (April 20–24) is a national celebration created by Action for Healthy Kids that highlights the connection between nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and learning. Each day of the week shines a spotlight on the actions that programs and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids. And if you’re

Provider Spotlight: How Miss Pam Simplifies CACFP with KidKare

Family childcare providers are the heart of their communities, creating nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. We love celebrating the dedication, professionalism, and creativity that providers bring to their programs every day. Today, we’re excited to introduce Miss Pam, a family childcare provider in Illinois and the creator behind @misspamslovinglearners on TikTok, where