HEALTHY MEALS EVERY DAY

Nutritious Meals Included Every Day

Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

At Carlisle Early Education Center, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included each day. Our in-house kitchen staff prepares nutritious meals that support children’s growth, learning, and healthy development while following Child and Adult Care Food Program meal requirements.

  • Breakfast Included
  • Lunch Included
  • Afternoon Snack Included
  • Prepared by Our In-House Kitchen Staff
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Breakfast

Included Daily

Lunch

Included Daily

PM Snack

Included Daily

Milk

Served with Meals

HEALTHY MEALS, HAPPY LEARNERS

Why Families Love Our Food Program

Our meal program is designed to make nutritious food a positive part of every child’s day while supporting healthy growth, learning, and development.

Prepared Fresh Daily

Our in-house kitchen staff prepares fresh, wholesome meals for children each day.

Healthy & Balanced Meals

Meals are planned to include the food components children need for healthy growth and development.

Milk Served Daily

Milk is served as part of qualifying meals in accordance with age-appropriate program requirements.

Special
Diets

We work with families and health-care providers to address documented food allergies and medical dietary needs.

Positive Food Experiences

Children are encouraged to explore nutritious foods and develop healthy mealtime habits in a supportive setting.

CACFP Participant

CEEC participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and follows applicable meal-pattern requirements.

DAILY MEAL SCHEDULE

How Meals Work at CEEC

Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included each day. Our meal schedule supports children’s routines while giving them time to eat, socialize, and enjoy nutritious foods together.

Breakfast

8:00–8:30 AM

Lunch

11:00–11:30 AM

Afternoon Snack

3:00–3:30 PM

Meals Included

No additional meal fee

Meal times may vary slightly by classroom schedule, age group, field trips, or special activities.

FAMILY RESOURCES

Helpful forms, menus & USDA program information for CEEC families.

Access current menus, important forms, CACFP information, and help with your child’s dietary needs.

Downloadable Resources

  • Monthly Menu PDF
  • Sample Menu
  • CACFP Parent Info
  • Infant Feeding Statement
  • Special Diet Request Form
  • Milk Substitution Form
  • USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Food Allergies

Children with documented food allergies or special dietary needs may be accommodated with the appropriate medical documentation. Please contact our office before your child’s first day so we can safely prepare for their nutritional needs.

Download Medical Statement

Questions?

Questions about menus, infant feeding, food allergies, CACFP or other dietary accommodations? Our team is happy to help.

Contact Our Office

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most common questions about meals, menus, allergies, CACFP participation, and our food service program. If you don’t see your question here, we’re happy to help.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included each day at no additional cost for children in attendance during meal service times.

To meet CACFP requirements and help protect

Please notify our office before your child’s first day. We will work with your family and healthcare provider to safely accommodate documented food allergies and special dietary needs.

Our experienced in-house kitchen staff prepares meals daily in our commercial kitchen following USDA CACFP meal pattern requirements.

Yes. Monthly menus are available on this page and are also shared with families.

Yes. Carlisle Early Education Center participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), helping ensure children receive nutritious, well-balanced meals each day.

USDA PROGRAM INFORMATION

Official CACFP & USDA Information

CEEC participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The information below is provided to meet federal program requirements and help families understand their rights, program participation, and available resources.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.


USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Carlisle Early Education Center participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served to enrolled children. Meals are prepared following USDA meal pattern requirements and are available to all enrolled children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Monthly menus, infant feeding information, medical dietary accommodation forms, and additional nutritional resources are available in the Downloadable Resources section above.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.


USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Questions About Meals or CACFP?

Have questions about menus, food allergies, infant feeding, or the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Our team is happy to help.

Contact Our Office

✉️ Contact our office Monday–Friday, 7 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
📞 717-243-1528