I agree with Playfelt also because I know that at least 3 of the children out of 5 in my daycare are getting all of their nutritious food here. I serve breakfast to 2 of the children, but a huge lunch and a good sized afternoon snack with all the food groups involved and I know the parents really appreciate all that I do. I've stopped worrying about trying to get them to eat different foods as the years have gone by and have concentrated more on making sure I serve food that they will eat. I still give them enough variety even though it seems a bit repetitive to me, but at least I don't serve any hot dogs or kraft dinner and the pizza and chicken strips, etc. I serve are all made by ME, not prepackaged with tons of sodium and preservatives.

I don't even make up a menu. None of the parents have asked me for a menu because these little people are obviously strong and healthy and well-fed. They can tell by those prominent little bellies when they pick up their babies!