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(a) There shall be at least 35 square feet of indoor activity space per child based on the total licensed capacity.

Breakfast must contain at least three of four groups while lunch and dinner have to have all four food groups, including meat and meat alternatives, fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk, plus an additional serving of fruits or vegetables. Snacks must include at least two food groups.

The CACFP breakfast meal pattern for ages 3-5 requires ¾ cup of unflavored low-fat (1%) or unflavored fat-free milk; ½ cup of vegetables, fruits, or both; and ½ ounce equivalent (oz eq) of grains. Meat/meat alternates may substitute for the entire grains component at breakfast up to three times per week.

Amanda Imperiale, a registered dietitian at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, shares some of the essential elements to a healthy breakfast. “Try to include at least 3 different food groups in your breakfast,” says Imperiale. “That might include dairy, lean proteins, high-fiber carbohydrates, and fruits or vegetables.”

Staff Requirements The administrator of a child care center must be at least 21 and have at least a North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential or its equivalent. Lead teachers in a child care center must be at least 18 and have at least a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent.

The CACFP lunch and supper meal patterns requires all five food components to be offered: milk, meat/meat alternates, vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Physical Environment: Licensed child care centers must have at least 35 square feet of indoor space and 75 square feet of outdoor activity space, per child, based on the total licensed capacity. Family day care homes do not have a square footage requirement.