Outside Food and Drink
Some children in our care have highly sensitive food allergies and even the mere contact with a surface that has touched a particular food item can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Any outside food or drink will be discarded immediately unless it has been prearranged with our Center Manager and/or cook .
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Food Allergies and Substitutions
If your child has been determined by a doctor to be disabled, and the disability would prevent your child from eating the regular meals at the Center, you must have your child’s doctor complete a CACFP Medical Disability Statement that describes the disability and prescribes the alternative foods needed, verifying that special meal components are needed due to a disability. We will then work with clients on a case-by-case basis to make sure their child is receiving nutritionally balanced meals while in our care.
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The only exception to this is milk. If your child cannot drink cow’s milk due to medical or other special dietary needs but does not have a diagnosed medical disability, you may complete a Request for Fluid Milk Substitution form. Our Center currently provides a USDA approved soy milk alternative that is nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk. Parents may request to provide other USDA approved lactose-free options at their own expense.
All food allergies will be posted in locations where food is prepared and served.
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Milk
Children who are 12-24 months old will be served unflavored whole milk. Children two years of age and older will be served unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk.* Breastmilk is considered an allowable fluid milk of any age.
*Low-fat (1%) or fat-free flavored milk may occasionally be served to children six years of age and older during special events such as field trips. In compliance with new FSN regulations, effective October 1, 2017 only fat-free flavored milk will be served.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Outside Food and Drink
Some children in our care have highly sensitive food allergies and even the mere contact with a surface that has touched a particular food item can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Any outside food or drink will be discarded immediately unless it has been prearranged with our Center Manager and/or cook .
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Food Allergies and Substitutions
If your child has been determined by a doctor to be disabled, and the disability would prevent your child from eating the regular meals at the Center, you must have your child’s doctor complete a CACFP Medical Disability Statement that describes the disability and prescribes the alternative foods needed, verifying that special meal components are needed due to a disability. We will then work with clients on a case-by-case basis to make sure their child is receiving nutritionally balanced meals while in our care.
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The only exception to this is milk. If your child cannot drink cow’s milk due to medical or other special dietary needs but does not have a diagnosed medical disability, you may complete a Request for Fluid Milk Substitution form. Our Center currently provides a USDA approved soy milk alternative that is nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk. Parents may request to provide other USDA approved lactose-free options at their own expense.
All food allergies will be posted in locations where food is prepared and served.
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Milk
Children who are 12-24 months old will be served unflavored whole milk. Children two years of age and older will be served unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk.* Breastmilk is considered an allowable fluid milk of any age.
*Low-fat (1%) or fat-free flavored milk may occasionally be served to children six years of age and older during special events such as field trips. In compliance with new FSN regulations, effective October 1, 2017 only fat-free flavored milk will be served.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Robyn's Nest
Preschool and Playcare Center
Both of our boys attend Robyn’s Nest. The center’s location, security precautions, friendly staff, safe environment, and cleanliness of facility have kept us here for 4 years. Our boys love spending time at the center and playing with their buddies. The teachers are very attentive to every child’s needs. They do an excellent job caring, nurturing and interacting with all the kids. They never fail to inform us on how the boys’ day was, whether it be what they ate, what books they read, what songs they sang and danced to, how long of a nap they took and if they had difficulty doing so.
We appreciate the consistent daily schedule they maintain for our boys. Robyn’s Nest offers us comfort knowing our kids are well cared for, happy and safe while we are at work.
Sheriann Lartz
Trenton, Age 4 and Caleb, Age 2
We love Robyn's nest. We know our children are being taken care of by friendly, knowledge staff members who care about every single child in their classroom. Robyn's nest is so much more than a daycare for us; There is an emphasis on helping our kids grow and learn - in everything from mathematics to manners - that makes us feel good about our children spending their time there. Our kids have thrived under their care. Our oldest daughter runs in the door to her classroom every morning and asks to stay longer every afternoon. We are entering our fourth year of having kids at Robyn's Nest, and we would not go anywhere else.
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Seriously, we love you guys. If we had unlimited money (and more bedrooms!) we would have a bunch more kids... but only if they could all go to Robyn's Nest.
Stephen and Jaye Hopkins
My daughters have been attending Robyn’s Nest for a little over 2 years now. Robyn’s Nest has far exceeded my expectations in many areas. The classrooms are always clean and organized, bright and cozy. New toys & play equipment being introduced regularly and are always age-appropriate. My 2 year old is always excited to arrive and play. When I pick her up she is always busy playing, working on art projects or outside in the large yard. My kindergartner (who loved the preschool also) has had an exciting summer filled with field trips, hiking, movies, & swimming. Her self-confidence has blossomed under the teachers encouragement & careful supervision. My 2 year old has wonderful manners and potty-trained with ease thanks to the patient teachers in her classroom.
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More important than the well planned menus, clean classrooms and new toys is the fact that I have NEVER worried for my children's safety at Robyn's Nest. The security procedures are fantastic. The staff is attentive and kind. They treat the children with empathy and respect and my kids love and respect them in return. Robyn's Nest has played an invaluable role in my decision to return to work after several years at home. I couldn't have done it without them.
Ryan and Summer Evans
Autumn, Age 2 and Ashley, Age 6
Being a parent involves making tough decisions. Finding a daycare you love is one of them. Robyn’s Nest has been caring after my kids for 4 years now. It makes it easier to go to work knowing that they are being cared for by the staff at Robyn’s Nest. They have met new friends, learned new things, and are always wanting to go back the next day. I love Robyn’s Nest and the impact they have had in my daughters’ lives.
Angie Brazeau