Benefits of Participating on the CACFP

Assurance that Nutritious Meals are Served

While all licensed child care providers are required to follow the USDA guidelines, research indicates that children participating in the CACFP are served more nutritious meals than those not on the program. Your involvement in the CACFP indicates to parents that you are dedicated to excellent meal service for their children and to providing a high standard of child care in your home.

Cash Reimbursement

You may claim two meals and one snack or two snacks and one meal per child per day. USDA determines the reimbursement rates, which are updated yearly and vary based on your income, neighborhood school, and potentially the income of the families in your child care. 

Nutrition Training

One hour of continuing nutrition education is required by the CACFP each year. Kids’ Nutrition Company, Inc. offers free workshops once a year in Lakewood and once a year in Montrose. We also offer correspondence classes that you can take at home at your own convenience. In addition to meeting our requirement for ongoing nutrition/health education, our classes count for at least one hour toward your license requirements.