Menu Plan Monday – Lisa – The Daycare Edition
Menu Plan Monday – The Daycare Edition
In addition to being a stay at home mom of 5 kids, and contributing writer for OAMM, I am a daycare provider. The children in my care range from ages 13 months to 5 years, as well as school age kids after school. As you can imagine, menu planning and freezer cooking are a MUST do to keep my sanity in check and the grocery bill under budget. Along with serving breakfast and lunch to the children in my care, I also serve a mid morning and mid afternoon snack.
Pizza Spirals
Monday -
- Toddler Lunch – Taco Mac & Cheese, Corn
- Daycare Snacks – Cereal Bar Cookies, Cheese Quesidilla
- Dinner – Grilled Chicken Breast, Variety lettuce & Kale salad with red onions, tomatoes and cucumber
Tuesday -
- Toddler Lunch – Turkey Sandwich, Apple Slices
- Daycare Snacks – Mini Pumpkin Muffins, Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Dinner – Beef Bourguignon over Mashed Potatoes
Wednesday -
- Toddler Lunch - Pizza Spirals, Green Beans, Banannas
- Daycare Snacks -Monster Toast, Apples Slices with peanut butter
- Dinner – Grilled Burgers on buns, Lettuce Salad
Thursday -
- Toddler Lunch – Whole Wheat Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Mandarin Oranges
- Daycare Snacks – Graham Crackers & Banana, English Muffins with Peanut Butter
- Dinner – Cheesy Chicken Lasagna, Broccoli
Friday-
Pecan Crusted Chicken
- Toddler Lunch - Favorite Casserole, Pears
- Daycare Snacks – Fruit Smoothies, Deviled Eggs
- Dinner – Homemade Pizza – Homemade Crust, Sauce, Toppings: Ground beef, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, red onions
Saturday – Lunch – Sloppy Joes, Cornbread Casserole
Dinner – Pecan Crusted Chicken, Asparagus
Sunday – Lunch – Leftovers
Dinner – Popcorn & Apples
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Hi, love your ideas! I am also a mom of 5 kids and run an inhome daycare/preschool. I am located in Kansas. I really like your ideas! Thanks!
I love this! I watch 3 children soon to be 4. I would love to see more of your menus!
I love that you included your snack ideas! As a working mom, I always go towards the convenience items, but would really like to stop buying them. I have never really thought about planning “snacktime” for when we are at home. This will be a great change!
Wow! I do not have children yet but if I can’t stay home with my own I hope to find a daycare that serves food like yours! I would feel great knowing my kids are eating homemade, healthy food!
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! I can’t wait to start using this!!! I have an in-home childcare as well & can’t wait to use these meals…I get tired of serving same things, love to switch them up & give variety! Thank you again!!!!!