Elizabeth's Home Daycare

Food Philosophy

I believe in nutritious food choices for snacks and lunches. I incorporate all four food groups throughout the day and even use Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious concept.

Read my blog to get weekly updates on what we will be eating.

Picky Eaters

If the child does not like what has been made they can have another choice. As most children do go through stages of likes and dislikes, this is where close communication with Mom, Dad and myself really helps me to plan menus they will eat.

Food Allergies or Specialty Dietary Needs

If you require "specialty food" for your child, you will need to provide it to me.

Sample Menu Plan

Menu Week 1

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water
Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Cauliflower puree Bread & Butter 2% Milk	Tuna Fish Sandwich Unsweetened Applesauce Carrot Sticks 2% Milk	Lasagna Peas Peaches 2% Milk	Oatmeal Wheat Pancakes Blueberries 2% Milk	Whole Wheat Pizza Yogurt Orange Slices 2% Milk
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Cheerios Banana Water	Cheddar Crackers Water	Home Made Trail Mix Water	Yogurt Raisins Water	Crackers Cheese Water

Menu Week 2

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water
Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
Taco Shell w/ Hamburger & Cheese Corn Sliced Grapes 2% Milk	Fish Sticks Home Made French Fries Carrots Bread & Butter 2% Milk	Sloppy Joes Mashed White & Sweet Potatoes Peas 2% Milk	Egg Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread Yogurt Strawberries Apple Sauce 2% Milk	French Bread Pizza Cucumber Slices Melon Slices 2% Milk
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Flavoured Graham Crackers Water	Home Made Blueberry Muffin Water	Whole Wheat Bagel Fruit Smoothie Made with fresh fruit, yogurt & water	Crackers Cheddar Cheese Water	Home Made Peanut Butter Cookies Water

Menu Week 3

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Snack

Crackers
Fruit
Water

Lunch

Home Made Mac & Cheese Potato Salad
Apple Slices
2% Milk

Whole Wheat Pasta & Meatballs
Banana
Corn
Bread & Butter
2% Milk

Home Made Cheese Burgers
Sweet Potato
Orange Slices
2% Milk

Baked Chicken
Rice with Peas
Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce
2% Milk

White Chicken Nuggets
Cooked Carrots
Watermelon
2% Milk

Snack

1/2 Whole Wheat Bagel
Cantaloupe
Water

Yogurt Parfait
Water

Whole Grain Muffin
Water

Oatmeal Banana Bread
Sliced Grapes
Water

Home Made Oatmeal Cookies
Water

Menu Week 4

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Snack

Crackers
Fruit
Water

Lunch

Barbecued Chicken Pieces
Rice
Peas
Bread & Butter
2% Milk

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Yogurt
Apple Slices
Carrot Sticks & Dip
2% Milk

Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Corn
Pears
2% Milk

Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwich
Yogurt
Cucumber Slices
Applesauce
2% Milk

Chicken Hot Dogs
Green Beans
Banana
Bread & Butter
2% Milk

Snack

Chocolate Graham Crackers
Raisins
Water

Whole Grain English Muffin
With Butter & Cinnamon
Water

Yogurt
Dried Cranberries
Water

Animal Crackers
Raisins
Water

Home Made Apple Crisp
Water

Menu Week 5

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water
Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
Chicken Salad Sandwich w/ Grapes Oranges 2% Milk	Home Made Fettuccini Bananas 2% Milk	Minestrone Vegetable Soup w/ Soda Crackers Bread 2% Milk	Scrambled Eggs & Toast Fried Potatoes in olive oil 2% Milk	Grilled Cheese & Ham Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Bread Kiwi 2% Milk
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Cheerio's Banana Water	Whole Wheat Bagel Cantaloupe Water	Granola Blueberries & Yogurt Water	Whole Grain Toast Banana Water	Oatmeal Banana Bread Sliced Grapes Water

Menu Week 6

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water	Crackers Fruit Water
Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup Tuna Melt Sandwiches on Whole Wheat bread Strawberries 2% Milk	Whole Wheat Pasta 7-Vegetable Tomato Sauce Bananas 2% Milk	Chicken & Broccoli Croissant Wreath Orange Slices 2% Milk	Zucchini Pie/Quiche Yogurt Apple Slices 2% Milk	Sheppard’s Pie Unsweetened Applesauce 2% Milk
Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
Home Made Apple Bars Water	Zucchini & Carrot Muffins Water	Home Made Brownies w/ Beet Puree Water	Zucchini & Carrot Muffins Water	Home Made Brownies & Apple Bars Water

Recommended Number of Food Guide Servings per Day

	Food Guide Servings per day	Girl or Boy aged 2 - 3 years
	4	Vegetables and Fruit 1 Food Guide Serving = 125 mL (½ cup) fresh, frozen or canned vegetable or fruit or 100% juice or 250 mL (1 cup) leafy raw vegetables or salad or 1 piece of fruit
	3	Grain Products 1 Food Guide Serving = 1 slice (35 g) of bread or ½ pita or tortilla (35 g) or 125 mL (½ cup) cooked rice, pasta or couscous or 30 g cold cereal or 175 mL (¾cup) hot cereal
	2	Milk and Alternatives 1 Food Guide Serving = 250 mL (1 cup) milk or fortified soy beverage or 175 g (¾ cup) yogurt or 50 g (1 ½ oz) cheese
	1	Meat and Alternatives 1 Food Guide Serving = 75 g (2 ½ oz) / 125 mL (½ cup) cooked fish, shellfish, poultry or lean meat or 175 mL (¾ cup) cooked legumes or tofu or 60 mL (¾ cups) shelled nuts and seeds.
	30 to 45 mL (2 to 3 Tbsp) each day	Oils and Fats Include a small amount of unsaturated fat each day. This includes oil used for cooking, salad dressings, margarine and mayonnaise.

Eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day.
Choose vegetables and fruit prepared with little or no added fat, sugar or salt.
Have vegetables and fruit more often than juice.
Make at least half of your grain products whole grain each day.
Choose grain products that are lower in fat, sugar or salt.
Drink skim, 1% or 2% milk each day.
Select lower fat alternatives.
Have meat alternatives such as beans, lentils and tofu often.
Eat at least two Food Guide Servings of fish each week.
Select lean meat and alternatives prepared with little or no added fat or salt.
Satisfy your thirst with water.
Limit foods and beverages high in calories, fat, sugar or salt.
Be active every day for at least 90 minutes.

For more information and to order copies of Canada's Food Guide visit Canada's Food Guide on line.

Your Child Is In Caring Hands

Food Philosophy

Picky Eaters

Food Allergies or Specialty Dietary Needs

Sample Menu Plan