25-13 · Meals and Snacks

Licensing specialist determined that a child was given dairy after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. Issue was resolved by provider by speaking to staff about dietary restrictions. T.A. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a copy of the physicians order, a copy of the diet, and a sample meal plan for the special diet must be maintained in the childs file and followed. If the custodial parent or legal guardian notifies the program of any known food allergies, written documentation must be maintained in the childs file for as long as the child is in care. Special food restrictions must be shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or non child care personnel and followed

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-17 · Meals and Snacks

Licensing specialist observed milk provided by parent was not properly stored to prevent spoilage as milk was stored in an insulated cup and left out all day and not in a refrigerator where the temperature could stay regulated and controlled. T.A. Food provided by parents/guardians must be properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner at all times to prevent contamination or spoilage. If food is supposed to be kept cold, the food must be stored in a refrigerator until eaten , or parents/guardians must include ice packs to keep food cold. Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow time for food to cool before serving to children that does not exceed 15 minutes

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

Licensing specialist observed facility menu did not have substitution that were mentioned by staff during staff onsite visit. T.A. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.