Daycare Meals, Nutrition & Food Policy at Licensed Daycare in Regina SK | Daisy Days Guide

What children eat at licensed daycare shapes their relationship with food, their afternoon energy, and their nutritional intake on a typical weekday. At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, food and nutrition are taken seriously — here’s our approach to meals, snacks, and dietary needs.

Saskatchewan’s Nutritional Requirements for Licensed Daycare

Saskatchewan’s Child Care Regulations require that licensed daycares provide food that meets Canada’s Food Guide nutritional standards. The key requirements include:

• Offering vegetables and fruits at meals and snacks
• Including whole grain options
• Providing proteins (meat, fish, eggs, legumes, tofu)
• Including dairy or alternatives
• Serving water as the primary beverage (juice is limited; sugary drinks are not served)
• Limiting added sugars, saturated fats, and high-sodium foods

Meal and Snack Timing at Licensed Daycare

Most full-day licensed daycares in Saskatchewan provide the following food schedule:

• Morning snack: mid-morning, approximately 9:30-10:00 AM
• Lunch: approximately 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
• Afternoon snack: mid-afternoon, approximately 2:30-3:00 PM

Contact Daisy Days Daycare at 306-807-3233 to confirm whether your child’s program provides meals and snacks or whether families supply lunches — policies may vary by program age group and are confirmed at enrollment.

Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions at Daisy Days Daycare

Managing food allergies at licensed daycare is a safety-critical responsibility. Daisy Days Daycare’s food allergy approach includes:

• Documentation at enrollment: All allergies and dietary restrictions are documented in your child’s file before their first day. Never assume staff know about an allergy without documentation.
• Allergy management protocols: Specific plans for your child’s allergy are communicated to all educators who work with your child
• EpiPen and emergency medication: If your child has a severe allergy requiring EpiPen, we require: a parent-supplied labeled EpiPen at the centre at all times; a parent-supplied medical action plan from your physician; and educator training on the plan
• Allergen-free alternatives: Where our food program supplies meals, we will work with families to ensure allergen-free alternatives are available for children with documented allergies

Common Dietary Restrictions and Religious Dietary Requirements

Daisy Days Daycare respects all dietary restrictions including religious dietary requirements (halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan) and cultural food preferences. Discuss your child’s specific dietary needs with us at enrollment — we will work with your family to ensure your child’s dietary requirements are respected in our food program.

What to Pack If Your Child Brings Lunch

If your program requires families to supply lunch, Canada’s Food Guide and our licence requirements suggest including:

• A vegetable and/or fruit (raw, cooked, or both)
• A whole grain option (whole grain bread, rice, pasta, crackers)
• A protein source (leftover chicken, eggs, hummus, legumes)
• A dairy or dairy alternative (cheese, yogurt, plant-based alternative)
• Water (in a labeled, leak-proof bottle)

→ Food allergy management at licensed daycare
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Contact Daisy Days Daycare for our complete food and nutrition policy.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5