About Us

Child Nutrition, Inc. provides:

• Training:  Instruction in USDA program management, CNI policies and procedures
• Meal Planning:  Sample menus to teach about a variety of nourishing meals and snacks
• Recipes:  Recipes for everyday, seasonal and holiday food to make mealtime interesting
• Consultation:  Advice in food service, child development, and family child care business
• Newsletter:  Information on the CACFP, nutrition, providers, professional opportunities
• Reimbursement:  Payments in the range of $215 to $447 per month for 5 children

Benefits of the Food Program:

• Provider receives training in planning and preparing meals
• Children establish good eating habits
• Parents are assured of high quality meals and safe family child care homes
• CNI Field Specialists supervise the USDA homes, provide information and training
• Providers are partially reimbursed for their food expenses

Rights of Child Care Providers in the USDA Child Care Food Program:

• The right to choose a USDA sponsor 
• The right to courteous and respectful treatment by all staff of the sponsor
• The right to prompt responses to questions
• The right to training and technical assistance
• The right to accurate reimbursement
• The right to appeal a decision

Responsibilities of Child Care Providers In the USDA CACFP:

• Obtain a USDA enrollment form for each Child Nutrition, Inc.
• Present each parent with a Building for the Future Flyer and WIC Information Sheet
• Plan monthly menus of nutritious meals and snacks
• Record attendance daily
• Keep home in compliance with supervision, health, safety rules
• Submit monthly records by the deadline
• Attend mandated annual training
• Allow entry into home for monitoring visits

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or retaliation. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
 
If you require this information in alternative format (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (Voice or TDD).
 
If you require information about this program, activity or facility in a language other than English, contact the USDA agency responsible for the program or activity, or any USDA office.
 
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.