POLICY:
Point of service meal counts must be taken at the “point-of-service”. For meal service, the “point-of-service is when the participant is seated at the table with the complete reimbursable meal set on the table.
PROCEDURES:
- Ensure all children intending to eat are seated at the table.
- Ensure all components of the meal are placed on the table.
- Use the Weekly Meal Count and Attendance Form to record “point-of-service”.
- All components will be served for the following qualifying meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- When serving a meal offsite, the cook will ensure all components for a credible meal are available and offered.
- EHS: Socialization snack with Help Me Grow is not creditable.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
This policy complies with the following |
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Head Start Program Performance Standard: | 1302.44 & 1302.31 | |
ODJFS Child Care Manual: | 5101:2-12-22 | |
CACFP Regulation: | ||
Caring for Our Children: | 4.2.0.5 | |
Other Sources: |
Effective Date: | 8/7/17 | Revision Date: | 9/30/20 | ||
Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/17 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |