01 Aug
Protecting Your Childcare Business in a CACFP Audit
When it comes to accurately recording your Food Program and maintaining compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the key lies in paying attention to the details. Without the right approach to managing the paperwork, an innocent miscalculation or an expired form can affect your monthly reimbursement and result in corrective actions
07 Jul
New Federal Reimbursement Rates for CACFP
It’s official! New federal reimbursement rates are now available at the federal register. Not to worry, we have the breakdown for you here. Remember that these rates are effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. However, we know what you’re wondering, and yes: Rates have been updated in KidKare (Minute Menu CX and Minute
04 Jul
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
01 Jul
CACFP Budget Season: How to Prepare for Your Program’s Expenses
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) budget season is approaching, which means it’s time to plan out your Food Program’s expenses. Every year Sponsors and Center-based programs must submit an annual budget. In addition, they should submit revisions to the budget after periodic analysis and before actual changes in the budget are made.
27 Apr
CACFP Tips for Infant Nutrition
One of the most important ways to give children the best start in life is by ensuring that they receive proper nutrition from the very beginning. Thankfully, there are programs available to help, such as The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This invaluable program provides funding and support to childcare settings for serving
01 Apr
CACFP Nutrition Tips for Children: How to Build a Stronger Tomorrow
Children are the future, and what they eat today will shape their tomorrow. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a national program by the Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides nutritious snacks and meals to children and adults in childcare facilities, schools, and after-school programs. Participating in
01 Feb
6 Important Jobs Inside CACFP Sponsor’s Staff
Having the right staff in place is essential for the success of any Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsor. It is important to ensure that all staff members understand their roles and responsibilities. But the most vital factor is that the staff should have a deep comprehension of the CACFP and be up
03 Jan
How to Claim CACFP Reimbursement for Infants
It would be so much easier if infants ate on a strict meal schedule, like the established meal time periods you’ve established as a participant in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). But don’t worry, the food program takes into account the unpredictable eating habits of babies. Even so, as a leader in CACFP
01 Jan
Top 4 Benefits of Electronic CACFP Recordkeeping
It’s hard to appreciate just how much time and effort that goes into managing the large amount of data required to participate in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), maximize reimbursements every month, and stay compliant. It’s an enormous responsibility CACFP sponsors and their sites know very well. Luckily, advancements in cloud technology
17 Oct
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
