Food & Nutrition

No, TVCDC does not provide food for the children.  All snacks and meals must be provided by the parent/guardian.

Unfortunately, we are unable to heat up food for the children per State regulations.  We suggest sending the child’s hot food in a thermos which will hold its warmth until lunch time.

Yes, each classroom has a refrigerator to keep your child’s food or beverages cold all day.

Yes, parents are welcome to provide breastmilk for their children.  It must be brought in the bottle labeled with the child’s first and last name.  It cannot be delivered in a bag or any avenue that must be transferred to a bottle per the health and sanitation department.  Bottles cannot be reused so enough bottles for the day must be provided.

Accommodations are made on an individual basis to ensure health and safety of children with food allergies.  All staff are trained and apprised of allergy information, so they are all aware of the child’s restrictions and needs. Food restrictions can be put on the specific classroom the child is in if necessary and requested by the parent.   Any or all medications needed for the allergy can be kept on site in the director’s office or in the first aid kit in the classroom if it is an emergency medicine.

Of course, children with peanut allergies are always welcome.  The specific classroom the child is enrolled in would become a peanut free zone to ensure their health and safety.  All center staff would be notified and trained on this student’s allergy, so all are aware of the child’s needs and restrictions.

Our teachers sit with the children during meal times to observe their food choices and encourage eating of healthy food first, saving desserts and treats for afternoon snack time.  Teachers also model healthy eating habits as well as proper table manners and etiquette.  They carry on conversations with the children throughout meals to teach social interaction and appropriate behavior for family style meal time.

Generally, morning snack occurs between 9am – 9:30am; lunch is served at 12pm; and afternoon snack is between 3:30pm – 4pm.

No, children and teachers are not allowed to share food with each other.  They must eat only what was provided for them by their parent.

Yes, treats can be brought for special occasions or events.  These treats cannot be homemade and must come from a FDA approved kitchen.