We integrate nutrition education into daily activities, engaging children in preparing healthy meals with fresh garden produce. When children cook, they become adventurous eaters and develop a positive relationship with food.
Children help prepare meals using produce from our school garden, connecting them to food from seed to plate.
Children explore how food is grown, prepared, and where it comes from, building curiosity and appreciation for nutritious eating.
We explore diverse cuisines and their stories, helping children appreciate cultural diversity through food.
Through nature, gardening, and nutrition education, we grow a generation of mindful learners who care for themselves, others, and the world around them.
Learn more about NC Farm to ECEWe proudly source our milk from Farm to Home Milk, a local Asheville company that partners with family farms in our community. Together, we're providing children with fresh, wholesome nutrition while supporting local agriculture.
The Purser Family — farm partners providing fresh, local milk
The Gray Family — dedicated to quality dairy farming
We serve breakfast (8:30–9:30 AM), lunch (11:00 AM–12:00 PM), and a PM snack (2:30–3:30 PM). Note: Breakfast is NOT served after 9:30 AM.
Our regular drop-off cutoff time is 9:30 AM. For children with doctor's appointments, we allow late arrival up to 10:30 AM with a doctor's note provided in advance.
No outside food or drinks unless your child has a special diet or food allergy (doctor's note required for alternative milk or allergy accommodations).
Yes, with a doctor's note. SELA participates in the Child Care Food Program and posts weekly menus in each classroom.
Our menus rotate weekly and are updated seasonally to incorporate fresh, local ingredients when available.
We serve water throughout the day and milk with meals. Our milk is sourced from local Asheville farms, supporting our community and providing fresh, wholesome nutrition. We do not serve juice or sugary drinks.
