WAP Child Care Food Program

03/22/2026

02/26/2026

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02/02/2026

Family Day Care Homes: Did you know your CACFP reimbursement is taxable, but you can deduct full food expenses? That includes meals and snacks served even if they weren’t reimbursed through CACFP.

Learn more with our Deducting Meals and Snacks resource and make the most of this valuable benefit by downloading at https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/Deducting+Meals+and+Snacks+cacfp.org/

02/02/2026

GO FISH SNACK

Serving Size:
1/4 cup crackers, 1 pretzel rod and 1 Tbsp nut butter provide 1 oz grain, 0.5 oz MMA for a 3-5 year old at snack.

Yield:
6 snacks

Ingredients:

6 Tbsp. nut or peanut butter
6 large pretzel rods sticks
1 1/2 cups goldfish crackers
Directions:
Place nut or peanut butter, one pretzel rod and the goldfish crackers on individuals plates. Let the kids dip their pretzel into the nut or peanut butter and then 'fish' for the goldfish on their plate.

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01/14/2026

- National will be here before you know it and you can help us get the word out! This week is designed to raise awareness of the CACFP and its contribution to combating hunger in communities, nationwide.

Here’s your first assignment of the New Year: ask your Governor to proclaim March 15-21 as National CACFP Week. Visit cacfpweek.org to download the Request for Proclamation.

01/12/2026

Happy 2026! As the new year has commenced, WAP would like to thank childcare providers for their dedication and hard work with the children and familes they serve. It's not always an easy job, or one that pays well, but the work you do is so very important and makes a difference in these children's and families' lives. We appreciate you!

12/03/2025

Rising food costs are putting real strain on in-home child care providers, and many are paying out of pocket just to keep nutritious meals on the table. Stories like this show why policy change cannot wait.

Visit the Action Center to take action - cacfp.org/action-center - and speak up for stronger support for providers and the children they serve.

11/27/2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

11/05/2025

Share with everyone some of your favorite fall foods or cooking activities you like to do with your children in care 🍎🌽🥧🌰🍞

10/09/2025

Happy Fall Ya'll!
Remember each and every day that the work you do is important, you are making a difference in children's lives, and we appreciate you! 🙂

10/07/2025

Effective Today, October 1, 2025
CACFP regulations now require operators to calculate added sugar limits for breakfast cereals and yogurts.

Get the support you need! Download our resources to help identify added sugars and explore more tools and guidance at cacfp.org/meal-patterns.

09/03/2025

🌱 Kick off National Fruits & Veggies Month with us! Add a burst of color to your plate by including an extra fruit or veggie in every meal or snack. What’s your favorite way to ?