Nutrition

JAAD's Child Care participates in the USDA Child Nutrition Program, which means all meals we serve are USDA approved. JAAD's serves 3 meals a day- breakfast, lunch, and snack.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity* and sexual orientation*), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD- 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Research shows a correlation between nutrition, health, and learning. As a child care provider, we play a key role in children's lives to show what it means to eat for good health and how important it is to eat a variety of foods.

JAAD's staff members have basic knowledge of nutrition and age-appropriate feeding practices, as well as meeting the nutritional need of each child. Our caregivers work closely with families to make sure proper food amounts are served in a consistent manner.

Food Allergies: Children with food allergies must have a written note from a doctor on file.

Milk Allergies: If a child can not drink homogenized, 2%, or silk milk, it must be in writing from a doctor.


Food Pyramid