For the most part we are dealing with toddlers and young preschoolers that would rarely have had more than a bowl of cereal and toast at home if they had eaten so that is what I offer for morning snack. I serve it at 8:30 and it compensates those that didn't eat and tops up those that did since my first kids come at 6:30 having had breakfast so no excuse in the grand scheme of things. But I learn quickly about appetites so they get a dish of dry cereal mixture with raisins or craisins added in some days. They may have a second scoop of just the cereal mix if they wish. They get a small piece of fruit and a drink of milk. Other days it is toast and jam, fruit and milk - very simple, very cheap items. Again with time I figure out who gets a whole slice and who gets half a slice. Lunch is served at 11:30.