Where a program runs for six hours or more in a day, an age-appropriate, adequately furnished space must be designated for eating. Enjoying food and meal time depends to a great extent on the way food is offered. A separate area should be provided where bottles and foods are stored and prepared for service. All furnishings must be maintained in a safe and clean condition as well as kept in a good state of repair.

Post planned menus in a conspicuous place for the current and following week. Any substitutions must be noted on the posted menus. Menus must be kept for 30 days after the last day for which they are applicable.

Special dietary and feeding arrangements are to be carried out in accordance with the written instructions of a parent of the child.

Each infant under one year of age must be fed in accordance with written instructions from a parent.

Each child one year of age or over must be provided with meals for in accordance with Schedule 1 except where otherwise approved by a Director.

Each child one year of age or older in attendance for six hours or more must be offered food in accordance with Schedule 2.

Nutritious between-meal snacks must be provided for each child one year of age or over, that:

• promote good dental health;
• will not interfere with a child's appetite for meal time.