N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:54-6.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:54-6.14 - Food and nutrition

(a) The provider shall ensure that all enrolled children receive nutritious meals that have been prepared by:

1. The provider;

2. The parent(s) of an enrolled child; or

3. Another source, such as a caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

4. If the provider chooses to have parents provide food, the provider shall have a supply of food at the home for any child whose parent forgets.

(b) The provider shall ensure the provision of:

1. Breakfast for all children who:

i. Have not eaten breakfast; and

ii. Are present during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.;

2. Lunch for all children who:

i. Have not eaten lunch;

ii. Are present during the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.; and

iii. Are under the provider's care for at least five consecutive hours;

3. Dinner for all children who:

i. Have not eaten dinner;

ii. Are present during the hours of 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.; and

iii. Are under the provider's care for at least five consecutive hours; and

4. A snack for all children who are under the provider's care for at least three consecutive hours, or who have arrived from school.

(c) The provider shall consult with each child's parent(s) regarding the feeding schedule, nutritional needs and introduction of new foods for each child.

(d) Clean and sanitary drinking water shall be made available to the children at all times.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:54-6.14

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 531(a), effective 3/20/2017