2024 NCNC
Growing Wins Across Early Childhood and Food System Sectors
When combined, CACFP and Farm to Early Care Education (Farm to ECE) activities can have an extraordinary impact on children, child care providers, and local communities. Discover the mutually beneficial synergy between these initiatives as well as recommendations for stakeholders to boost participation in these key opportunities.
Read MoreSerious Deficiency Process: Current and Proposed Requirements
On February 21, 2024, USDA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, 89 FR 13510, titled Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program. Get an overview of the proposed rule with a side-by-side comparison of current requirements and proposed requirements.
Read MoreServing Traditional Indigenous Foods
The USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative promotes traditional food ways, Indian Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. Learn how to credit these foods in the CACFP and SFSP and incorporate them into your menu planning.
Read MoreGet the Facts! CN Labels and Product Formulation Statements (PFS)
When should you request a CN Label or PFS? Is the crediting documentation for your product acceptable? Get clarity on common issues related to inaccurate or misleading product documentation. USDA experts will provide guidance on accepting documentation for meal pattern requirements and share sample Product Formulation Statements and CN Labels.
Read MoreCrediting Basics and Beyond in the CACFP
Discover USDA Team Nutrition resources available to support you in meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements. Review and the ins and outs of the meal components via hands-on activities.
Read MoreSimplify CACFP Recordkeeping with LogATot
Looking to make CACFP easier for your providers? LogATot’s unique voice-recognition software allows providers to manage CACFP attendance and food delivery with their voice. This eliminates manual typing, freeing up more time for quality child care and education, all while fully complying with state regulations.
Read MoreMaking the Connection: Brain Foods for Healthy SEL
How many times have you encountered a child who is “seemingly” having a bad day but does not want to talk about it? You then discover that they have had little to eat, an inadequate amount of water, and froze up while taking a test. They have struggled throughout the day and are feeling uncomfortable around their peers. Explore the connection between the foods we eat and our mental health.
Read MoreLevel Up Your Training: Physical Activity in ECE and CACFP Settings
Looking to add more training options? Expand your topic areas by adding trainings on physical activity! The Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) was created based on the recommended practices from Caring for Our Children and developed by Nemours Children’s Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explore the free PALS curriculum and consider the steps to bring PALS to your trainers.
Read MoreRosen Hotels: Nurturing Wellness from Childhood to Workplace
Rosen Hotels & Resorts is revolutionizing healthcare by recognizing the power of prioritizing the well-being of its employees and access to nutritious foods. By supporting the CACFP at Rosen Preschool, Mr. Rosen ensures that children aged 0-5 have access to nutritious foods, laying the foundation for healthy habits early in life. This commitment to promoting healthy eating habits extends into the workplace, where commitment to employee health extends even further with initiatives like mobile services, the on-site garden, and the introduction of healthier food options. Learn how Rosen Hotels & Resorts is inspiring a broader movement towards holistic, preventive healthcare for all.
Read MoreCost Allocation for Center and Home Sponsors
Sponsoring homes and centers? Are you confused about the requirements and ready better understand the cost allocation process? Review USDA guidance and explore best practices for allocating costs and labor for your sponsorship and your center programs.
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