In the ever-changing landscape of childcare management, staying ahead means embracing technology that evolves with your needs. This month, we’re excited to announce that Parachute has transformed from a robust financial software into a comprehensive childcare management system with powerful new features coming next week designed to streamline your operations and enhance parent communication. The Evolution of Parachute With 30 years of
Creating and managing a budget for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) can feel overwhelming, especially with changing regulations and fiscal requirements. As a CACFP sponsor overseeing multiple sites, your budget isn’t just a financial document—it’s the foundation of your program’s success and compliance. This CACFP budget guide will walk sponsors through the
In the world of childcare and adult care services, participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides vital financial support for serving nutritious meals. However, the path to successful program participation is paved with detailed requirements, extensive documentation, and regular monitoring. Understanding how centers and providers can make or break CACFP compliance
Food safety is essential in any childcare setting. When hungry children are waiting to be fed, you can’t risk serving them anything that might make them sick. That’s why it’s so important to know how to handle and store food properly. This article covers food safety guidelines for childcare programs. There are four main areas
Conferences are a fantastic opportunity for networking and learning about new topics related to your field. Whether you’re new in the industry or an experienced professional, attending conferences can give you a fresh perspective on your industry, introduce you to experts in your field, and expose you to new ideas that can help advance your
It’s important to teach kids about kindness from a young age. By doing so, we can help them to develop into more compassionate adults. Here are five creative kindness activities for kids that will help them to think of others and to be more kind: 1. Read stories about kindness. There are many wonderful children’s
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
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
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
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
