15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.24.9
Nutrition
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 11, R. 1.24.9
Nutrition
Parents of children being cared for
in an hourly child care facility shall be informed in writing of
the availability of meals and the following requirements:
1.
When a child is in a facility for three or more hours, a snack shall be
provided.
2.
Children under five years of age will be provided snacks on request,
regardless of the length of time spent in the facility.
3.
At regular meal times, all children present shall be offered a meal.
Regular meal times are defined as follows:
a.
Breakfast - between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
b. Lunch - between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
c.
Supper - between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
4.
All meals shall meet the minimum nutritional standards.