Revised: 4/9/2015
Gretchen’s House Child Care Centers
Young 5, Preschool and Toddler – Spring/Summer Menu 2015
Week A
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayEarly arrival snack / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal
Breakfast/AM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Yogurt w/ Granola topping (no nut) / Multigrain Cheerios and Peaches / Whole grain waffles, and berries or seasonal fruit / Bagels w/cream cheese and black olives / Cottage cheese and Mandarin Oranges
Lunch
Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; 2 Vegetables and/or Fruits; Bread or Grain Equivalent / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Black Bean and Quinoa Quesadillas / Individual cheese pizza
w/hidden vegetable pizza sauce / Chicken Stir Fry / Lean Beef / Refried beans taco roll ups / “Wow” Butter and 100% fruit spread Sandwiches
*toasted for toddlers*
Whole grain tortillas / Whole wheat Pita Bread / Brown rice/Quinoa mix / Whole Grain Soft Taco Shells / 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Broccoli / Green Beans / Mixed vegetables / Peas / Cauliflower
Apple Slices / Unsweetened applesauce / Melon or Seasonal Fruit / Bananas / Seasonal fruit
PM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Water / Water / Water / Water / Water
Goldfish and thawed peas or blanched for toddlers / Graham Crackers and pumpkin dip / Whole Grain Crackers and fresh cucumbers/peppers or blanched veggies for toddlers / Trail Mix: cereal, crackers & raisins/dried fruit / English Muffins and 100% fruit spread and leftover veggies and fruit
Week of: May 4 June 1 June 29 July 27 Aug 24 Sept 21 Oct 19
Gretchen’s House Child Care Centers
Young 5, Preschool and Toddler –Spring/Summer Menu 2015
Week B
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayEarly arrival snack / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal
Breakfast/AM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Whole grain crackers with natural cheese slices / Kix Cereal w/Bananas / Whole grain Bagels w/ leftover Roasted Red Pepper White Bean dip or cream cheese / Whole Grain Waffles w/Berries / Yogurt with Granola topping (nut free)
Lunch
Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; 2 Vegetables and/or Fruits; Bread or Grain Equivalent / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Pumpkin Pancakes / Homemade Macaroni/Cheese
w/natural cheese only / Mini Lean Turkey Hamburgers or Kidney Beans burgers/Whole Wheat Bun / Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas / Broccoli and Natural Cheese w/Brown Basmati Rice & Quinoa
Oats or 100% Whole Wheat flour / Whole Grain Noodles / 100% Whole wheat hamburger buns / 100%Whole Wheat Tortillas / Brown Basmati Rice/Quinoa mix
Peas / Green Beans / Cauliflower / Mixed vegetables / Broccoli
Yogurt & Melon or seasonal fruit / Apple Slices / Peaches / Bananas / Seasonal fruit
PM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Water / Water / Water / Water / Water
Trail Mix: cereal, crackers & raisins/dried fruit / 100% Whole Wheat Pita bread with/ Roasted Red Pepper White Bean dip / Whole Grain Crackers w/ sliced,peppers,cucumbers/blanched veggies for toddlers / Gold Fish crackers with thawed or blanched peas / Graham Crackers and “Wow” Butter spread/ leftover fruits/ vegetables
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CEREAL WILL BE AVAILBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH EARLY ARRIVALS*
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (DO NOT SERVE: Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A Mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.
Revised: 4/9/2015
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CEREAL WILL BE AVAILBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH EARLY ARRIVALS*
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (DO NOT SERVE: Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A Mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.
Revised: 4/9/2015
Week: May 11 June 8 July 6 Aug 3 Aug 31 Sept 28 Oct 26
Gretchen’s House Child Care Centers
Young 5, Preschool and Toddler –Spring/Summer Menu 2015
Week C
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CEREAL WILL BE AVAILBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH EARLY ARRIVALS*
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (DO NOT SERVE: Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A Mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.
Revised: 4/9/2015
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayEarly arrival snack / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal
Breakfast/AM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Whole Grain Waffles
w/berries or seasonal fruit / 100% Whole wheat or grain bagels w/cream cheese or leftover vegetable cream cheese spread / 100% Whole Wheat Toast with a sprinkle of cinnamon and bananas / Cheerios and mandarin oranges / Goldfish and cold peas or blanched for toddlers
Lunch
Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; 2 Vegetables and/or Fruits; Bread or Grain Equivalent / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Whole Grain Spaghetti
w/hidden vegetable tomato sauce / All Natural Chicken Cesar Sandwich / White Sauce Pizza w/hidden spinach / “Wow” Butter and 100% fruit spread Sandwiches
*toasted for toddlers* / Black Bean and Quinoa Quesadilla
Whole Wheat Pasta / Whole Grain Bun / 100% Whole Wheat Pita Bread / 100% Whole Wheat Bread / Whole Grain Tortillas
Carrots or Fresh Romaine Salad / Peas / Green Beans / Broccoli / Cauliflower
Apples / Peaches / Seasonal Fruit / Pears / Melon or Seasonal Fruit
PM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/proteinWhole Grains / Water / Water / Water / Water / Water
Whole wheat/grain crackers with fresh vegetable cream cheese spread / Sliced Apples & Natural Cheese Slices / Trail Mix: cereal, crackers & raisins/dried fruit / Yogurt and Nut free Granola topping / Graham Crackers and leftover fruit and vegetables
Week: May 18 June 15 July13 Aug 10 Sep 7 Oct 5
Gretchen’s House Child Care Centers
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayEarly arrival snack / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal / Milk and Whole Grain Cereal
Breakfast/AM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Milk / Milk / Milk and 100% Juice / Milk / Milk
Low Fat Yogurt, Granola Cereal (no nuts) / Whole Grain Waffles, and Berries or seasonal fruit / 100% Whole English muffins w/100% fruit spread / Natural Cheese Slices and Whole Grain Crackers / Kix and thawed Peas or blanched peas for toddlers
Lunch
Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; 2 Vegetables and/or Fruits; Bread or Grain Equivalent / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk / Milk
Homemade Macaroni/Cheese
w/natural cheese / Lean Turkey Sloppy Joes / Italian Cheese pockets w/ dipping sauce / French Toast / Natural Cheese slice Sandwich
Whole Grain Noodles / Whole Wheat or grain hamburger bun / Whole Wheat Pita Pockets / 100% Whole Wheat Bread / 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Green Beans / Vegetarian Baked Beans / Broccoli / Carrots / Cold Corn Salad
Older infants: Cauliflower
Apple Slices / Pears / Seasonal fruit / No Sugar Added Applesauce / Bananas
PM Snack
(Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Juice
Fruit/Veggie
Meat/protein
Whole Grains / Water / Water / Water / Water / Water
Wow Butter on 100% Whole Wheat Toast / Whole Grain crackers w/Fresh pepper/cucumber slices or blanched vegetables for toddlers / Graham Crackers and
Bananas / 100% Whole Grain Tortillas w/ Salsa and black olives / Trail Mix: cereal, crackers & raisins/dried fruit and leftover fruits and vegetables
Young 5, Preschool and Toddler –Spring/Summer Menu 2015
Week D
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CEREAL WILL BE AVAILBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH EARLY ARRIVALS*
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (DO NOT SERVE: Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A Mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.
Revised: 4/9/2015
Week: May 25 June 22 July 20 Aug 17 Sept 14 Oct 12
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CEREAL WILL BE AVAILBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH EARLY ARRIVALS*
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (DO NOT SERVE: Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A Mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.