Nutrition Services

With seven commercial kitchens, we prepare all children’s meals in our facilities and cater from our larger Centers to our three smallest Centers.

PICA participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and serves nutritious food that is reflective of the diverse cultures represented in our program.

Nutrition Rights and Responsibilities

• Your child has the right to nutritious meals and healthy snacks. PICA will serve your children meals and snacks that fulfill at least 2/3 of his/her daily nutrition needs.
• You have the right to know what your child is eating. PICA will send menus home to you every month.
• Your child has the right to a positive environment while eating. All meals at PICA are served family style. Children sit together around the table, passing food, helping themselves, practicing table manners, and sharing in lively conversation.

• Your child has the right to develop healthy attitudes toward food. PICA will never force your child to eat foods s/he does not like and will never use food to punish or reward your child.
• Your child will be introduced to a wide variety of foods at PICA. Our menus reflect the diversity of the children enrolled in our program. No pork is used in our regular menu. Please encourage your child to try new foods.