Thanks Toregone, I know there are two differing opinions on this subject. But I serve breakfast at 8:30 and lunch at 11:30. I see a lot of my fellow caregivers on playdates giving their little ones snack at 9:30 at parks. However, it seems like if they are fed at 9:30 and again at 11:30 or even noon they wouldn't be hungry for lunch.
I serve 2 small items for breakfast, all the food groups for a huge lunch, and then 2 small items for afternoon snack at 3ish. It's working great for me and for my clients.