2026 NCNC
Crediting Recipes Step-by-Step
New to crediting recipes for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Join us for this beginner-friendly session where we’ll break down the process! Through a step-by-step walkthrough, participants will learn how to identify creditable components, use essential tools and document meal contributions accurately. Whether working in a family child care home, center-based program or emergency shelter, this session offers practical guidance and resources to build confidence in recipe crediting.
Read MoreBeyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning
Navigating the complexities of developing a CACFP menu can often be overwhelming and confusing. What crucial information should you include on the menu to be in compliance? Do you include ounce equivalency, serving size or both? Moreover, are there specific documents you should maintain while planning your menu? Learn how to create menus stress-free while meeting CACFP requirements.
Read MoreSavoring Connection: Nurturing Community with Our School Kitchen
Learn how to create and cultivate connections with staff, children and families through nutrition and food-based fun! From simple “Guess What’s In The Bag” activities to more in-depth classroom and take-home cooking projects, get inspired with ideas on how to build meaningful relationships and bonding experiences through food.
Read MoreNo Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP
From simple ingredient swaps to fully plant-based offerings, learn how to craft meals that are both nutritious and delicious, without increasing complexity. Learn to communicate these changes with children, staff and families to build excitement and support. Whether starting out or expanding plant-based offerings, prepare to create meaningful, lasting change in your program!
Read MoreFueling Futures: How Nutrition Shapes Growth, Learning & Behavior
Nutrition in early childhood fuels more than growth. It builds brains, supports learning and shapes behavior. Explore how CACFP-aligned meals and snacks can strengthen child development. Learn practical strategies for menu planning, boosting classroom success and getting families excited about healthy eating.
Read MoreEat, Think, Create: Exploring Food Through STEAM
Ignite a love for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math) through cooking! Discover fun, hands-on ways to teach kids how to measure, explore food science, use kitchen tools and express creativity with food. Perfect for CACFP providers and educators looking to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
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