Food and Nutrition

Empowering Children for a Healthier Tomorrow

At Gaetz Kiddie Kove, we are dedicated to nurturing the well-being of children by focusing on health and nutrition. We provide nutritious, age-appropriate meals, promote regular physical activity, and engage in ongoing discussions with children to help them identify the different food groups at every meal. In addition, we dedicate specific weeks to exploring nutrition, allowing children to learn more about healthy eating habits in a fun and interactive way.

What We Serve at Gaetz Kiddie Kove:

  • Whole grain bread, pasta, cereal, and crackers

  • Fruits and vegetables served daily

  • Lean proteins like chicken and turkey

  • Dairy options such as milk and cheese

  • Balanced portion sizes with appropriate servings for children’s developmental needs

  • A variety of nutritious and culturally diverse food choices

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  • In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

    (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

    (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

    (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.