Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS)

Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs (DOE)

Hawaii Department of Education (DOE)

Department of Human Services Licensing Workers

Hawaii State Department of Human Services (DHS) Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division's Employment and Child Care Program Office strives to promote high quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children and their families. The Department is committed to the health and safety of children enrolled in licensed child care facilities that include quality nutrition.

The Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program will work with licensing workers in reviewing meal or snack menus from child care providers and consulting on special needs cases.

Spring 2012 Workshop Schedule
"Munch & Move Towards a Healthy Future"

Oahu Flyer (PDF)
Neighbor Island Flyer (PDF)
Workshop Registration Form (Word/PDF Form Fillable)
Workshop Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

HCCNP PowerPoint Presentation
HCCNP Contact Information
HCCNP Flyer - Color Version / Black & White Version

Forms

Nutrition Checklist (PDF)
Menu Review Request Form / PDF fillable version
Menu Review FAQ
Site Visit Review Form / PDF fillable version

USDA Component Guidelines

Breakfast for Children
Lunch or Supper for Children
Snack for Children
Fruit and Vegetable Chart
Meat and Meat Alternate Chart
Grain/Bread Chart
Milk Chart

Meal Planning

The Menu Venue - A Menu Planning Toolkit
The Menu Venue - A Guide to Meal Planning Webcast
Breakfast
  • Breakfast Menu Template/PDF Fillable version
  • Instructions for using Breakfast Template
  • Sample Breakfast Menu
Lunch or Supper
  • Lunch or Supper Menu Template/PDF Fillable version
  • Instructions for using Lunch or Supper Template
  • Sample Lunch or Supper Menu
Snack
  • Snack Menu Template/PDF Fillable version
  • Instructions for using Snack Template
  • Sample Snack Menu
Grains & Bread Serving Size

FAQ

Family Style Meal Service
Combination Foods
Menu Review FAQ

Nutrition for Health

A Food Guide
Healthy Meetings Checklist
Sauces, Dips, and Dressings

Newsletters

Group Child Care
   Fall, 2007
   Winter, 2007
   Spring, 2008
   Summer, 2008
   Fall, 2008
   Spring, 2009
   Summer, 2009
   Fall, 2009
   Winter, 2010
   Summer, 2010
   Fall, 2010
   Winter, 2011
   Spring, 2011
   Summer, 2011
   Fall, 2011
   Winter, 2012

Family Child Care
   Fall, 2008
   Spring, 2009
       Oahu
       Neighbor Island
   Summer, 2009
   Spring, 2010
   Summer, 2010
   Spring, 2011
   Summer, 2011

Resources (Handouts)

Healthy Celebration Treats for Preschools
Spending Less, Eating Better
Meals in Minutes
Meal Planning
Importance of Family Meals
Hawaii State DOH News Release Regarding Recalled Peanut Products

Resources (Websites)

Child Care Nutrition Resource System
Benchmarks for Child Care Nutrition
Licensing of Group Child Care Centers and Group Child Care Homes
FDA and CDC Investigation of Peanut Product Recalls: Salmonella Typhimurium
Healthy Classroom Celebration Resources
Maximizing the Message: Helping Moms & Kids Make Healthier Food Choices
Rethink Your Drink (eXtension)
Time with TV (eXtension)
A Local Guide to Eating Fish Safely

 

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Contact Information

Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program
1955 East-West Road #306
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: (808) 956-4124
Fax: (808) 956-6457
E-mail: hccnp@hawaii.edu