Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Stretched Thin: The Administrative Burden of the CACFP in Family Child Care Homes
For family child care providers, the workday does not start when the first child arrives and end when the last child leaves. Behind every day of quality care are countless hours of preparation, cleaning, recordkeeping, and business management. Providers wear many hats simultaneously, acting as caregivers, teachers, cooks, janitors, accountants, compliance officers, and small business owners.
Read MoreWorking With Others
Did you know school readiness is more than just math and reading? Our partners at Vroom share how moments outside the classroom help your child build important life skills. And you can start building these skills from day one!
Read MoreFrom Scratch Meals to Family Gardens: Three CACFP Leaders Transforming Child Nutrition
Back to Blog Back to Blog From Scratch Meals to Family Gardens: Three CACFP Leaders Transforming Child Nutrition August 13, 2026 Every Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participant serves nutritious meals, but many go beyond the meal pattern to create experiences that inspire healthy habits for life. From preparing scratch-cooked meals and involving…
Read MoreExtreme Weather Resources
Sesame Workshop announced the launch of its new Extreme Weather response initiative to help children, families, and communities prepare for, cope with, and recover from extreme weather like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Read MoreBhavini Patel
Bhavini Patel is the owner of Kirkland Child Care, located in her home in Kirkland, Washington state. Bhavini opened Kirkland Child Care 10 years ago and has been participating in the CACFP since the opening of her program.
Read More40 Years of Training That Strengthens the CACFP Community
For 40 years, the National CACFP Association has been committed to strengthening the Child and Adult Care Food Program by supporting the professionals who make it work every day. Training and professional development have always been central to that mission.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Cheri Wood with Community Action Partners of North East Missouri
Cheri Wood is the Nutrition Manager at Community Action Partners of North East Missouri (CAPNEMO). As a community action organization, CAPNEMO operates many programs including their sponsorship of the CACFP for Head Start and Family Child Care Homes.
Read MoreIdentifying Gluten-Free Foods
Learn how to identify gluten-free foods and get a yummy gluten-free snack recipe.
Read More2026-2027 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
USDA has released the Reimbursement Rates for 2026-2027. Rates are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Metropolitan Development Council
The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) is a community action agency based in Tacoma, Washington. As part of their various community services, MDC operates as a CACFP sponsor of family homes and child care centers, ensuring nutritious meals to 2,150 children.
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