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TODDLER HAVEN
Family Child Care and Home Preschool
Menu items offered at Toddler Haven are well planned and
designed to appeal to both children and parents alike.
For children Age 1-4 years I
make every attempted to follow Health Canada's "A
Food Guide for Little Folks", children age 4 and up follow the "Canada
food Guide to Healthy Eating".
A copy of either can be found on my
links page under Health.
As both a mother and an
experienced provider, I DO understand that there may be one or
two that do not wish to eat certain "foods". Some children like to
experiment while others hit a stage when they become "picker" than
usual...
At my table the children are never
forced to eat an item that is served, but are instead encouraged to try a small bite of the items on
their plate, you never know, sometimes even the "picky" eater is surprised to find
themselves enjoying a new or previously disliked food.
Cookies, muffins and similar treats are usually an item that the
children have helped prepare during the week. Time spent in the
kitchen is a fun way to introduce math and science interest, while
providing an enjoyable "finished project".
That is not to say that
we do not partake in store bought items....After all, what is a "tea
party" without Teddy Grahams or Animal Crackers thrown into the mix, and
I must admit....I have been known to produce the most amazing cakes for
special occasions with the help of Betty
Crocker.
During warm weather months we love the odd juice popsicle or freeze pop,
and we can often be found raiding the garden of raspberries or which ever
veggie the children have decided to grow...Yah peas!
Below I have provided a 5
week example of the types of menu ideas I have served over the years in
my day home. The rotation may vary and meal items may be added or substituted to
allow for "Seasonal Holidays ~ Special Activities ~ Produce Availability ~ and
of course, Theme Related".
As this is only an
example, changes may easily be modified to accommodate children of
various age groups. |
Day |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Snack |
Monday, |
Cinnamon Raisin Toast, Bananas, Milk or Juice |
Soft Beef Taco/Trimmings, Baked Apples, Milk |
Veggies/Dip, Crackers, Milk or Juice |
Tuesday, |
Cereal/Milk, Strawberries, Juice |
Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Ham Sandwiches, Pears, Milk |
Banana Bread, Milk or Juice |
Wednesday, |
Ham/Cheese Omelet, Banana, Milk or Juice |
Breaded Chicken Breast, Rice, Carrot/Peas, Milk |
Painted Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk |
Thursday, |
Letter of the week Pancakes, Orange,
Milk or Juice |
Lasagna, Green Salad, Bread Rolls, Apple
Wedges, Milk |
Animal Crackers, Fruit Kabobs, Yogurt, Juice |
Day |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Snack |
Monday, |
Toad In a Hole, Kiwi Fruit, Milk or Juice |
Dirty Rice, Corn, Milk |
Banana Bread, Fruit Cocktail, Milk or Juice |
Tuesday, |
Muffins, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Juice |
Shrimp Scampi on Pasta, Milk |
Ants on a Log, Yogurt Drink |
Wednesday, |
Quiche, Grapes, Milk or Juice |
Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Milk |
Cheese Kabobs, Crackers, Apple Rings, Juice |
Thursday, |
French Toast, Honey Dew Mellon,
Milk or Juice |
Spaghetti, Baked Zucchini, Garlic Bread,
Orange
Wedges, Milk |
Mix Fruit 'n' Dip, Rice Cakes, Juice |
Day |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Snack |
Monday, |
Bagels, Pineapple, Milk or Juice |
Shepard's Pie, Rolls, Green Salad, Star Fruit, Milk |
Graham Crackers, Apple Wedges, Milk or Juice |
Tuesday, |
Pumpkin Muffins, Milk or Juice |
Ham, Wild Rice Casserole with Broccoli, Milk |
Fruit Salad Cones, Milk or Juice |
Wednesday, |
Omelet, Melon,
Milk or Juice |
Chicken Quesada, Cucumber Slices, Milk |
Hermit Cookies, Milk or Juice |
Thursday, |
Cereal, Strawberries,
Milk or Juice |
Beef Dogs on Bun, Macaroni/Cheese Bake, Milk |
Fruit Shakes, Animal Crackers |
Day |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Snack |
Monday, |
Carrot Muffins, Milk or Juice |
Meat Loaf, Whipped Potatoes, Peas, Milk |
Carrot/Celery Sticks, Dip, Juice |
Tuesday, |
Cereal, Yogurt, Juice |
Breaded Sole or Cod, Smiley Fries, Carrots,
Milk |
Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies, Milk or Juice |
Wednesday, |
Breakfast Burrito, Cantaloupe, Milk or Juice |
Choice of Sandwich/Soup,
Milk |
Banana Boats, Juice |
Thursday, |
Waffles, Melon, Milk or Juice |
Calzone, Green Salad, Milk |
Trail Mix, Yogurt Drink |
Day |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Snack |
Monday, |
English Muffins, Oranges, Milk or Juice |
Beef Stir Fry, Noodles, Corn, Milk |
Veggie Sticks, Dip, Crackers, Milk or Juice |
Tuesday, |
Soft Boiled Eggs on Toast, Tomato Slices, Milk
or Juice |
Porcupines, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Milk |
Fruit Kabobs, Animal Crackers, Milk or Juice |
Wednesday, |
Cereal, Berry Mix, Juice |
Chicken Pot Pie, Cucumber Salad, Milk |
Apple Rings, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Juice |
Thursday, |
Eggs in a Basket, Sausages, Orange,
Milk or Juice |
Taco Bake 'n' Trimmings, Milk |
Ants on a Toilet Seat, Milk or Juice |
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2004-2007
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