A
Federal regulations require Providers to record their daily menus and meal counts no later than:
End of each day
Children must remain at least how far away from the stove when it is being used for cooking?
3 feet
Yes, if a Coordinator shows up for a home visit, and the Provider is away from her home, and prior notice was not given, the Provider can not claim the meals for that day until the Provider notifies the office that she is back home.
Soy milk and Lactaid milk can be served to children over 1 year for Parent's Preference.
True!
However, if it is due to an allergy, and not just for Parent's preference, then the allergy form would be necessary signed by a doctor.
True
Providers need to be sitting and eating with the children, engaging in conversations, modeling good manners, and encouraging children to try new foods. Infants 8 months and older who are feeding themselves are seated within an arm's reach of the Provider during the entire meal time.
Type of milk that is creditable for 1-2 year olds
Whole milk
Meal components should be served in what order?
All at the same time.
What is the minimum and maximum number of hours between meals/snacks?
2-3 hours (from end time to start time)
What is the first step in food preparation?
Washing your hands!
When do you use your sanitizing solution?
Counters/Kitchen area: Before and after meal preparation
Tables: Before and after meals/snacks
Diapering area: after use and allow to dry for 2 minutes
Is it considered a "False Claim" to claim a child BEFORE the meal is served?
Yes! You can not claim a child until Point Of Service or End of Day.
Yes
What milk is creditable for children 2 years old and up?
1%
Fat Free/Skim
True or False.....Providers can warm up an infant's bottle in the microwave....
FALSE.......Infant bottles must be warmed using a cup of warm water
What needs to be signed by the Parent and submitted with your EOM Folder in order for you to claim a child for meal reimbursement?
CACFP Enrollment Form
Providers can communicate their menu plan verbally to Parents instead of having it posted.
FALSE......Daily, weekly, or monthly menus are required to be posted in the Provider's sign in area or Parent Board area.
Table foods are served in what size pieces for children 2-3 years old?
Pieces no larger than 1/2 inch
Meal substitutions must be written on the menu no later than when???
Before serving that meal
What needs to be on the Infant bottle label?
First and Last Name
Date and Time of preparation (formula)
Date and Time thawed/expressed (breast milk)
True or False......Opened dry goods are labeled with the open date only....
FALSE!
Opened dry goods are labeled with FCC, Opened Date, Expiration Date.
Note: The expiration date is 30 days from the opened date, OR the manufacturer's Use By date....Whichever occurs first.
What must be properly prepared and labeled daily?
Sanitizing solution & Soapy water bottles for the kitchen area, and the bathroom/diapering area
Monthly menus must be submitted for approval by when???
The 25th of the month prior
Providers should enter what day of the month for all CACFP Enrollment Forms?
1st
Enrollment forms are good for the entire month that they are signed.
Table foods served to children 8-24 months old need to be served in what size pieces.....
1/4 inch
How long are refrigerated foods good for after opening?
The expiration/use by date printed on the packaging, or 7 days after opening.....whichever occurs first.