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The document outlines a monitoring checklist for Day Care Centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It specifies requirements for monitoring operations at least three times a year, including unannounced visits and meal observations. The checklist covers various aspects such as meal components, nutrition practices, recordkeeping, and sanitation standards. It also includes sections for documenting compliance and areas needing improvement.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the CACFP site monitoring form in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'CACFP Agreement' and 'Center #' at the top of the form. Ensure that these details are accurate for proper documentation.
In the 'Monitoring Checklist' section, indicate whether this visit was announced or unannounced by checking the appropriate box.
Record the meal observed today (Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, or Supper) and note the number of participants served for each meal type.
Complete the 'Menu Components' section by confirming if each participant received at least the required minimum serving size for all food categories listed.
In the 'Nutrition' section, answer questions regarding staff interaction with participants during meals and overall meal quality.
Fill out the 'Recordkeeping' section to ensure all necessary documentation is current and accurately maintained.
Address any sanitation issues noted in your observations and provide suggestions for improvement in the designated area.
Finally, print your name as Program Monitor and Site Representative along with their titles and date to complete the form.

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Can children ages 2 to 5 be served 2% or whole milk if it is unflavored?

Children 2 years through 5 years of age must be served only unflavored fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk. Fat-free (skim) and low-fat (1%) unflavored and flavored milks are creditable for children 6 years and older and adults.

Are sponsors with multiple sites required to conduct formal monitoring at all sites?

Multi-site sponsors and sponsors of legally separate sites organizations must conduct and document three monitoring visits each program year (October September) for each approved site operating the program. The purpose of monitoring is to assess compliance with CACFP requirements at each site.

What is a creditable food?

Creditable foods are foods that may be counted toward meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements for a reimbursable meal or snack. Foods listed in this guide do not include all creditable foods.

What is a corrective action plan in CACFP?

Findings cited during the CACFP review require a corrective action plan. A Corrective Action Plan (or CAP) is the response from the program that specifies how the finding(s) or non-compliance issue(s) will be corrected.

Which of the following is an appropriate snack ing to the cacfp guidelines?

The USDAs CACFP Best Practices recommends serving a vegetable or fruit for at least one of the two required snack components.

What are the 5 components of CACFP?

The CACFP guides you on how to provide healthy meals using five food components which make up the meal service requirements: grains, fruits, vegetables, meats/meat alternates and milk.

What are the three basic tools for program accountability in CACFP?

Identify the main criteria necessary to demonstrate Performance Standard 3: Program Accountability. The three CACFP Performance Standards include Financial Viability and Financial Management, Administrative Capability and Program Accountability.

How many monitoring visits are required for each site sponsored in the CACFP program?

A sponsor must review program operations at each of its sponsored sites at least three times per year. A year is defined as a consecutive twelve-month period that may or may not coincide with the federal program year of October 1September 30.

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