Gretchen's House Child Development Centers Preschool, and Toddler Menus
All menus are reviewed and approved by a registered dietitian.
Fall/Winter Menu 2021-2022
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Early Arrival Snack |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Breakfast/AM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Milk Goldfish and Peas |
Milk Graham Crackers and Banana |
Milk Whole Grain Waffles and Berries or Fresh Seasonal Fruit
|
Milk Whole Wheat Bagels with Fruit Spread |
Milk Yogurt with Granola Topping (no nut) |
Lunch Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; Vegetables, Fruits, Bread or Grain Equivalent |
Milk Baked Ziti, Whole Grain Pasta, Cauliflower, Pineapple |
Milk Pumpkin Pancakes, Yogurt, Peas, Applesauce |
Milk Ground Turkey Pepper Casserole, Basmati Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Apple Slices |
Milk Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Whole Wheat Bread, Carrots, Peaches
|
Milk Cheese and Brown Rice/Quinoa Quesadilla, Basmati Rice &/or Quinoa, Broccoli, Pears
|
PM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Water Banana Oat Bars |
Water Whole Grain Crackers with Natural Cheese Slices |
Water Sun butter with Apples |
Water Trail Mix: Cereal, Crackers, & Raisins/Dried Fruit |
Water Creamy Fruit Dip w/ Apples, Grapes, or Strawberries |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Early Arrival Snack |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Breakfast/AM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Milk Yogurt and Granola (nut free)
|
Milk Life Cereal and Pear |
Milk Whole Wheat Bagels with Fruit Spread |
Milk Whole Grain Waffles with Berries or Fresh Seasonal Fruit
|
Milk Kix Cereal and Raisins |
Lunch Fluid Milk; |
Milk "Wow" Butter and 100% Fruit Spread Sandwiches *toasted for toddlers*, Whole Wheat Bread, Carrots, Apple Slices |
Milk Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Whole Grain Pasta/Whole Wheat Crackers, Carrots/Celery/Onions, Peaches
|
Milk Lean Turkey Spaghetti, Whole Grain Pasta, Cauliflower, Pears
|
Milk White Cheese Pizza with Hidden Vegetable, Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Green Beans, Oranges |
Milk Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Natural Cheese, Whole Grain Pasta, Broccoli, Bananas
|
PM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Water Trail Mix: Cereal, Crackers and Raisins/Dried Fruit
|
Water Graham Crackers and Homemade Pumpkin Dip |
Water Apple Slices with Cheese Slices Popcorn for School age Cheese Sticks for School Age |
Water Gold Fish Crackers with Thawed or Blanched Peas |
Water Wheat Crackers with Leftover Fruit and Veggies |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Early Arrival Snack |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Breakfast/AM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Milk Whole Grain Waffles with Seasonal Fresh Fruit |
Milk Whole Wheat Bagels with Fruit Spread |
Milk Whole Wheat Toast with a Sprinkle of Cinnamon and Bananas |
Milk Cottage Cheese and Pineapple |
Milk Yogurt and Cereal
|
Lunch Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; Vegetables, Fruits, Bread or Grain Equivalent |
Milk Baked Ziti, Whole Grain Pasta, Broccoli, Pears |
Milk Baked Oatmeal, Whole Grain Oats, Peas, Oranges |
Milk Cheddar Broccoli Soup, Whole Wheat Saltines, Mixed Vegetables, Apple Slices |
Milk Pumpkin Pancakes with Yogurt Topping, 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Carrots, Applesauce |
Milk Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, Whole Wheat Tortilla, Green Beans, Peaches |
PM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) |
Water Whole Grain Crackers with Natural Cheese Slices |
Water Apples with Sun Butter |
Water Goldfish Crackers and Leftover Fruit and Vegetables Popcorn for School age |
Water Whole Grain Ritz Crackers, Strawberry Cream Cheese, and Black Olives |
Water Trail Mix: Cereal, Crackers and Raisins/Dried Fruit |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Early Arrival Snack |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Milk and Whole Grain Cereal |
Breakfast/AM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Fruit/Veggie Meat/Protein |
Milk Goldfish Crackers and Black Olives |
Milk Whole Grain Waffles and Berries |
Milk and 100% Juice Life Cereal with Dried Fruit |
Milk Bananas and Sun Butter |
Milk 100% Whole Wheat Toast with a Sprinkle of Cinnamon and Bananas |
Lunch Fluid Milk; Meat and/or Alternative; Vegetables, Fruits, Bread or Grain Equivalent |
Milk "Wow" Butter and 100% Fruit Spread Sandwiches *toasted for toddlers*, Whole Wheat Bread, Cauliflower, Melon or Seasonal Fruit
|
Milk Lean Turkey/Bean Tacos, 100% Whole Grain Tortillas, Tomatoes and Lettuce, Pears |
Milk Cheese Pizza with Hidden Vegetable, Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Peas, Bananas
|
Milk Vegan French Toast with Yogurt Topping, Whole Wheat Bread, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches |
Milk Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Natural Cheese, Whole Grain Pasta, Green Beans, Applesauce
|
PM Snack (Choose 2 of 4) Milk/Fruit/Veggie Meat/Protein |
Water Banana Oat Bars |
Water Whole Grain Crackers with Fresh Veggie Slices; Blanched Vegetables for Toddlers |
Water Graham Crackers with Homemade Pumpkin Dip Popcorn for School Age |
Water Whole Grain Crackers and Cheese Slices |
Water Trail Mix: Cereal, Crackers, and Raisins/Dried Fruit and Leftover Fruits and Vegetables |
Please note that cereal will be available for children with early arrivals.
Unsweetened Dry Cereal: Cheerios, Bran Flakes, Rice or Corn Chex, Kix, and Original Life Cereal (Do Not Serve:
Wheaties Fuel)
Lightly Sweetened Dry Cereal: Cinnamon Life, Fruity Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Kix
Fruit: Fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits. Serve fresh fruits whenever possible
Trail Mix: A mix of unsweetened, lightly sweetened cereals, crackers, raisins and other dried
fruit.
Leftover fruits and vegetables should be served w/in 48 hours and can be added to breakfast, snacks or lunch.