7–8
Breakfast
A structured start to the morning that supports energy, routine, and readiness for classroom activities.
Family reminder
Communicate documented dietary needs and current allergy information before meal service.
Nutrition & Wellness
Healthy routines are part of how children learn.
Meals, movement, hydration, rest, and predictable routines help children regulate, participate, and grow. Future Scholars integrates wellness into the day rather than treating it as separate from learning.
Daily meal rhythm
Predictable meal times support the whole day.
The center’s current meal schedule is organized around four daily service periods. Program and child-specific needs may require additional individualized procedures.
11–12
Lunch
An age-appropriate midday meal that supports nutrition, social routines, and a natural transition toward quieter afternoon activities.
Center focus
Meal patterns, age-appropriate portions, supervision, and documented substitutions.
2:30–3
Afternoon Snack
A planned snack supports the transition from rest and afternoon learning into the later part of the care day.
Center focus
Consistency, hydration, age-appropriate foods, and safe meal routines.
4–5
Supper
A late-day meal period provides additional nutrition for children who remain in care into the afternoon and early evening.
Family benefit
A dependable late-day meal supports working-family schedules and children’s energy needs.
Wellness beyond meals
The whole child needs more than a menu.
Healthy routines include how children move, rest, transition, hydrate, and receive individualized support throughout the day.
Infant feeding support
Infant feeding follows age-appropriate needs, family instructions, required documentation, and individualized care routines.
Movement & active play
Age-appropriate movement and active play support physical development, coordination, regulation, and healthy energy release.
Rest & quiet routines
Rest and quieter periods are built into the day according to age, developmental needs, and center procedures.
Hydration & daily habits
Water, transitions, handwashing, meal routines, and predictable expectations help children practice healthy everyday habits.
Dietary safety
Current family information matters.
The center can only follow a child’s dietary, allergy, or feeding needs accurately when families provide current required documentation and communicate changes promptly.
Family Resources01
Report food allergiesProvide required current information before the child participates in meal service.
02
Document dietary needsSubstitutions and special meal procedures depend on the documentation required for the child’s situation.
03
Keep infant instructions currentFeeding information should reflect the infant’s current needs and family instructions.
04
Communicate changes quicklyUpdates to health, allergy, or dietary information should reach the center before they affect care.
Have a nutrition question?
Talk with us before enrollment or before a dietary need changes.
The center can review meal routines, infant feeding, allergy documentation, and program-specific questions with your family.
Food program civil rights
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Read the USDA nondiscrimination statement & complaint instructionsContact the center for nutrition program information, language assistance or help accessing notices.