Loving Arms Mommy Care

Sample Two Week Menu Plan

for a Childcare Program

When preparing my menu plan I try to keep the children's likes and dislikes in mind. Alternate choices should be provided to allow for a child's dislikes. Children should be encouraged to "try" first! We have a three bite rule at our house! All children must have at least 3 bites of any one thing on their plate - once they have started they usually just gobble it all down! TIP OF THE DAY: DIP, DIP AND MORE DIP! I have found that if there is a dip provided..kids will eat anything!

SAMPLE TWO-WEEK MENU PLAN Week One
Week One	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
SNACK	Muffins Juice	Sliced Banana Milk	Fresh Fruit/Yogurt Shake*	Granola Bar Milk	Muffins Juice
LUNCH	Spaghetti& Meatballs Cooked Vegies Milk	MacNCheese Raw Vegies/Dip Milk	Chicken Nuggets Carrot Sticks/Dip Juice	chicken sandwiches Cucumber Slices Juice	Hot Tuna Buns* Milk
SNACK	Cheese & crackers Vegie Sticks Juice	Sherbet Juice	Banana Boats* (PB & apples slices) Milk	Fruit & crackers Milk	Vegies with Dip Juice

SAMPLE TWO-WEEK MENU PLAN Week Two
Week One	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
SNACK	Deviled Egg Boats*	Apple Slices w/PB	Muffins Juice	1/2 Bagel w/applesauce Juice	Banana Slices Milk
LUNCH	English Muffin Pizza* Milk	Spaghetti w/homemade sauce Milk	Grilled Cheese w/apple slices Milk	Grilled PB & J w/ vegies Milk	Vegetable Soup w/crackers Milk
SNACK	Orange sections Milk	Vegies w/dip Juice	Sherbet Juice	Vanilla Wafers Juice	Cheese n Crackers Juice