We believe that children who are well nourished are happier, more energetic, enthusiastic and ready to learn! A great deal of care and thought is placed into the healthy food we serve your child.

SmartEarly serves a healthy morning and afternoon snack each day to all young toddlers, toddlers and preschool age children. Milk is served at lunchtime, regular or low-fat depending on the age of the child. Each classroom has its own refrigerator to store children’s lunches, as well as a microwave to warm food if necessary.

SmartEarly collaborates with a Certified Nutritionist to develop and continually assess our snack menus. Our centers follow the State recommended guidelines for children’s nutrition. We serve a variety of healthy whole foods to your child. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, bananas, green and red peppers, green beans, and squash are served on a regular basis. Whole grain crackers, cheese, and yogurt are also served.

Because we know that good health goes hand-in-hand with learning, our curriculum for the classroom includes conversations and activities about health and nutrition. Teachers create and develop Learning Experience Plans that educate children about food – where it comes from, how it grows, how it tastes and why it is important to us. Our goal is to develop your child’s palate for healthy food choices for a lifetime of good eating habits.