I used to send my own food for my kids when they went to daycare. I just didn't trust what my kids would be eating, the quality, the cleanliness etc. I can be so anal about germs so I sent my own food and drinks and I still paid the $35 a day.

Now as a provider I supply the snacks and beverages and food and I always try to make sure I serve things that I would have wanted.

There are days where I wish the parents were sending the food. Imagine not having to wonder what to serve the next day. There are days where I make food for my family that I know the dck won't like so I have to cook a separate meal for the daycare.

It took a long time for the DCK to get used to my meals and cooking. Now I rarely get a plate pushed away but during those times I was wishing that the parents would send something. Thankfully it was just a matter of time before they got used to the food. I guess different people cook with different flavours and it just takes time for the kids to get used to it.