Providing lunches

[5 Little Monkeys]

I think if I needed to cut costs and raising my fee wasn't an option, I would go this route. I have had children in the past who had their food sent due to allergies and it was fine. I never ran into the "I want what johnny has" problem and even if I did, so what? They eventually need to learn that we don't always get what our friend has anyways so it would just be teaching them young! lol

I don't mind providing the meals and snacks as I've been told it was part of the reason they chose me (there are a few dc's in my city that apparently don't supply it) but there are definitely times that I can see why it would be a benefit if the children brought their own food.

[Isawitfirst]

I currently have a family that supplies food. They want her to have only organic foods and no white flour and little sugar. We are not organic due to cost and I do bake for the kids (muffins, apple crisp) so didn't fit with my menu. They also do not want her food microwaved. They send her food in a thermos. There is no reduction in fee. She is just over one year old. So far it is working but I see in the near future her wanting what others have. Will take things a day at a time.

[daycaremom9]

I don't serve food but am also lower priced comparatively. If I had to I would lower my price before I would serve food. I don't know how you ladies do it! Just curious, do the dc providers here get many complaints about the food you're serving?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't serve food but am also lower priced comparatively. If I had to I would lower my price before I would serve food. I don't know how you ladies do it! Just curious, do the dc providers here get many complaints about the food you're serving?

I think I serve fairly healthy lunches but with treats mixed in...I've never gotten any complaints from parents. The kids on the other hand.....lol. Actually I've had pretty good eaters so I shouldn't complain too much!

I finally gave them hummus (I'm not a dipper so I never think to buy/make it lol) and today was day 3...all ate it!!!! The first 2 days they wouldn't touch it and those who did, didn't like it. Progress!