Philosophy

Nutrition Information

At the Coop we promote the healthy growth of the children inside and out. We serve Organic milk (whole milk for ages 1-2 and 2% from 2 on up) we use fresh organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible. We focus on whole grains and a vegetarian menu. Water is always available and children are encouraged to drink throughout the day.

We provide breakfast which consists of cereal, fruit and milk. Each quarter we host a “PJ and Pancakes Day” where children and staff show up in the pajamas and are served pancakes with warm berries on top! It’s a big hit with the kids.

Families are asked to bring in a healthy lunch (no sugar or prepackaged items) in a 3 sided plastic container. The containers allow for many lunches to be stacked in the refrigerator as well as to cut down on the amount of waste that we produce through prepackaged items and items sent to school in plastic bags.

After naptime, children awake to a healthy mini-meal which is larger than a snack and smaller than a meal. Some mini-meals include: Stir fried rice with veggies and tofu, red lentil soup with whole grain rolls and tomato soup with toasted cheese sandwiches. We vary our menu often and change with the tastes of the children and the seasons. Families are encouraged to submit snack ideas that reflect their cultural background. In April we had haroset: cut up apples, cinnamon and grape juice,served with hard boiled eggs as many of the children were celebrating Passover.

Our late snack is just enough to tide children over until they get home. A cheese stick and raisins or amaranth crackers and milk are examples of what we serve for our late snack.