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Deliciously Organic: Celebrate National Organic Month with Flavorful CACFP Recipes

As we commemorate National Organic Month, there’s no better way to highlight the importance of organic food than by serving up delectable dishes that are both nutritious and flavorful. In this article, you can find four recipes that you can ensure are a delightful experience for children while also providing them with the essential nutrients they need

Minute Menu CX is transitioning to KidKare

We are excited to announce that we are almost finished transferring all the features and reports from Minute Menu CX to KidKare. With KidKare, you can enjoy a host of benefits that will enhance your efficiency, flexibility, and overall user experience to make your Food Program experience faster and more efficient. Here is why: Universal

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – August

Food Program Virtual Trainings: The Easy Way to Create Childcare Meal Plans Let’s face it, meal planning is hard enough when it’s for your own family. But nothing compares to the often stressful job of creating daycare meal plans that adhere to CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program) guidelines and are easy to manage.

Empowering Breastfeeding Mothers and Infants in Childcare

Supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants in childcare is crucial to early care and education. It is exciting that more and more childcare centers are recognizing the importance of breastfeeding and taking steps to support it. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits for both the mother and the infant, including an improved immune system, enhanced cognitive development, and

Gamify Mealtime Activities
Gamify Mealtime Activities: Fun and Exciting Ideas for Food Exploration

Are you looking for exciting and engaging ways to make mealtime fun for the children in your childcare classroom? We have some amazing gamified mealtime activities that will not only encourage food exploration but also create a sense of excitement and anticipation during mealtime. Food Exploration Activity Food exploration activity. This activity allows children to

Leadership in Early Childhood Education

When it comes to leadership in the Early Childhood Education industry, one of the most important things you can do is to continuously educate yourself and stay up-to-date with the latest research, trends, and best practices. Your role is not only to provide high-quality care and education to young children but also to inspire and

3 Strategies for Maximizing CACFP Reimbursements

When you participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you obviously want to make sure you’re always maximizing your reimbursements instead of leaving any money on the table. There are many ways to go about it. Some strategies are easier than others. Some are program-oriented, while others are based in communication and

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – July

Leadership in Early Childhood Education As a leader in the Early Childhood Education industry, your role is not only to provide high-quality care and education to young children but also to inspire and guide your team. Gamify Mealtime Activities ​ Are you looking for exciting and engaging ways to make mealtime fun for the children

The Monthly Minute by KidKare – June

Tips on How Childcare Professionals Can Help Children Embrace Differences In today’s society, it is more important than ever to teach children about diversity and inclusion. With the world becoming increasingly connected, it is crucial that young people learn to appreciate and respect people from all walks of life. By teaching children about the importance

Meal Planning Tips

When you’re new to the Food Program (CACFP), the essential task of meal planning can be intimidating. That’s totally understandable and why we’re offering the tips below to help you focus on what’s important and make your Food Program a success.  The best place to start is with the Food Program meal patterns. Think of