Menu Requirements

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires that reimbursable meals and snacks meet specific meal pattern requirements. NDC is able to reimburse qualified child care providers for up to two main meals and one snack OR up to two snacks and one main meal per enrolled child each day.

Child Menus  (ages 12 months and up)

Breakfast Meal Pattern Requirements

Lunch or Supper Meal Pattern Requirements

Snack Meal Pattern Requirements

Infant Menus  (0 – 11 months)

Breakfast Meal Pattern Requirements

Lunch or Supper Meal Pattern Requirements

Snack Meal Pattern Requirements