Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act Introduced
Back to Blog Back to Blog Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act Introduced September 17, 2026 The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) has been introduced in Congress by Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) and Doris Matsui (D-CA). The legislation would strengthen food allergy training requirements across federal child nutrition…
Read MoreKeeping Food Safe: Food Temperatures and Thermometers
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to review how to keep food safe. One way to prevent foodborne illness is to cook food to the right temperature. Our partners at ICN explain how to use and care for food thermometers, so you always cook food safely.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Karen Velasco and Anabel Tejada with Child Care Network of New York
Sponsor Spotlight: Karen Velasco and Anabel Tejada with Child Care Network of New York Sponsor of Family Child Care Homes Back to Member Showcase Back to Member Showcase September 8, 2026 Karen Velasco and Anabel Tejada have built their careers at Child Care Network of New York from the ground up. Today, they help lead…
Read MoreSupporting Healthy Nutrition in Early Education & Care Settings
A new report from Children’s HealthWatch examines how child care providers are navigating the growing challenge of serving nutritious meals to young children amid rising food costs, staffing shortages, and complex program requirements.
Read MoreStretched 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.
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