Food and Nutrition

Empowering Children for a Healthier Tomorrow

At Gaetz Kiddie Kove, we are dedicated to nurturing the well-being of children by focusing on health and nutrition. We provide nutritious, age-appropriate meals, promote regular physical activity, and engage in ongoing discussions with children to help them identify the different food groups at every meal. In addition, we dedicate specific weeks to exploring nutrition, allowing children to learn more about healthy eating habits in a fun and interactive way.

What We Serve at Gaetz Kiddie Kove:

  • Whole grain bread, pasta, cereal, and crackers

  • Fruits and vegetables served daily

  • Lean proteins like chicken and turkey

  • Dairy options such as milk and cheese

  • Balanced portion sizes with appropriate servings for children’s developmental needs

Colorful logo for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), with text stating it serves over 4 million children with healthy meals and snacks daily.
Infographic titled "What Do Fruits Do for the Body?" highlighting benefits of fruits. Lists nutrients like Vitamin A, B vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Potassium. Each nutrient connects to images of fruits like cantaloupe, a
Infographic titled 'What Do Grains Do for the Body?' explaining the benefits of grains, showing a child pointing at various grains that provide iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins. Sources like brown rice, oats, and quinoa are depicted.
Illustration detailing the benefits of meats and meat alternates for the body, highlighting nutrients like protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Includes sources and benefits of Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin K2, Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin D, Magn
Infographic titled "What Does Fluid Milk Do for the Body?" with text explaining nutrients in milk. Features a cheerful child illustration and a pitcher and glass of milk. Highlights vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin D, Potassium, B V
Infographic titled "What Do Vegetables Do for the Body?" explaining the benefits of various vitamins and minerals found in vegetables. Lists benefits of Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin K, alon

  • In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

    (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

    (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

    (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.