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Lunch for daycare
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I need some new ideas for lunch for daycare for my daughter. Right now in rotation:
pasta with anything
cream cheese and jelly sandwich
turkey and cheese sandwich
that's pretty much it
Any other ideas? (she is pretty picky, unfortunately...)Flag as inappropriate Posted by Nataly on 18th January 2008 -
oh me too! My son is also very picky. I even send stuff in that he won't eat at home because I feel like he is more likely to try something at school - maybe because all the other kids have something different? I do the usual pasta, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, various leftovers. I am constantly trying to think of new things! I have tried english muffin pizza, quesadillas, french toast sticks.
There was an article in Parents Magazine awhile back that had a ton of ideas - with pictures! If only I'd saved it ...
Flag as inappropriate Posted by sdbab on 18th January 2008 -
Wow. That's new to me. My daycares (4 homes, 1 center, 1 church center) always provided lunches once the kids ate table food.
I guess it depends on your state. KS has a lunch program for daycare providers to deduct food expenses. . .but I would think most states would do something. Hmmm.Flag as inappropriate Posted by Alison on 18th January 2008 -
Great question! I am always trying to find new daycare lunches for my 3 year old as well. I look forward to picking up some ideas from everyone.
Here is my rotation:
Annie's Homegrown Mac and Cheese (the instant kind)
Mini- bagel pizzas
Cheese and wheat crackers
Mini cheese ravoli
When desperate, I also have packed him Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Rings with Meatballs Microwavable Bowls!
Also, whenever I feel inspired, I go to Whole Foods Market site for kid-friendly recipes for lunch: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/list_kids. html#lunchFlag as inappropriate Posted by SK on 18th January 2008 -
ooh wholefoods had recipes online? how did i not realize this? LOVE WHOLE FOODS! thanks for the link SK!Flag as inappropriate Posted by Kate on 23rd January 2008