1405 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308, US
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Meals and Snacks
LLA has a strong focus on proper nutrition. We provide delicious, nutritious meals. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and suppers provided meet USDA requirements for both the quantity and quality of food we serve. LLA provides your child(ren) with nutrients they need.
All people, no matter what age, need to eat foods that contain certain nutrients, with the right blend of vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and more.
It’s especially important for kids to get proper nutrients as their bodies are still developing. Healthy meals can help:
· Promote Brain Development
· Avoid Serious Health Issues
· Allow Your Kids to Develop Healthy Eating Habits
Our menus are developed under the guidelines of the USDA and the supervision of a registered dietician to ensure all children will be served a wide variety of foods each day, while incorporating foods from other cultures and backgrounds. Meals are served pre-plated style; this allows us to serve the children all components of the meal. Our staff members encourage pleasant conversation and interaction between the children. Staff is able to encourage positive table manners and the development of healthy eating habits. We utilize the “Two Bite Club”. This rule encourages children to taste two bites of everything on their plate before throwing it away.
Families with children who require a special diet for religious or cultural reasons should speak with the director.
Written statements from medical physicians are required for children with special need diets upon enrollment. Parent/Guardian may obtain this form from the director.
● Prescribed Diet Needs
○ As a center it is our responsibility to provide for a child’s dietary needs prescribed by the child’s source of medical care or require you to provide the prescribed diet items that are not part of the menu plan approved by licensing. When serving a child who has a prescribed diet, we are required to keep the diet order and its duration specified in the child’s record. All staff designated to provide care to the child will be informed of the diet order.
Meals are served promptly at the following times:
Breakfast:
Toddlers and Infants:
8:20 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.
Pre-School and School-age:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch:
Toddlers and Infants:
11:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pre-School and School-age:
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Snack:
Toddlers and Infants:
3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Pre-School and School-age:
3:15 p.m.- 3:45p.m.
Supper:
Center wide:
6:05 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
STAFF SIT WITH CHILDREN AT ALL MEALS
· Children are allowed 30 minutes to finish their meal
· Children must sit at the table during meals provided even if they are not eating.
· Please keep in mind if your child is not here during the time of meal service your child may not receive that meal, excluding children arriving after school.
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