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.
Participating in cooking helps children become adventurous eaters with a lifelong love of nutritious food.
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 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.
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. We do not serve juice or sugary drinks.
