Passionate about children

Serious about nutrition

Dedicated to child care providers

Providers Choice is one of the largest sponsors of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the U.S.

Since 1985, we have been supporting and promoting growth among providers who serve meals and snacks to over 55,000 children each year, across the state of Minnesota.

Our Core Values:

Passionate About Children

True and Right

Fierce Dedication

Unrelenting Advocacy

Our Programs

Benefits of CACFP

Everyone benefits from Food Program participation! Children receive nutritious meals and snacks while learning healthy habits. CACFP supports business growth through financial reimbursements and ongoing training and support for providers.

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Why Providers Choice

We promote healthy nutrition for children by securing reimbursements and funding from federal nutrition programs and grants to provide program payments, education, training and technical assistance to help child care providers operate successful businesses while ethically prioritizing the health and wellness of children.

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Upcoming Training Events

2025 Required Food Program Training

Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters

Registration Opens January 8th for 2025 Virtual CACFP Training

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2025 Virtual Conference

Gather & Grow
Annual Conference

January 25th-28th, 2025 - offering develop approved continuing education

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What Our Program Participants Say

I have been a part of PCI for many years. The extra income each month is helpful and totally worth the 10 minutes I spend entering my meals and attendance each day.

I have been a child care provider for 22 years and have been on the food program the entire time. It has been a great addition to my business. It provides an extra support system and is such a great way to keep the kids eating healthy and trying new foods.

The staff at PCI are super friendly and knowledgeable. I have been a member for years, and I still have occasional questions. They always treat me, and my daycare children, with respect and kindness.

I have been on the Providers Choice Food Program since 1986 and it has been such a good experience. PCI has provided us with many helpful tools - one of my favorites was the Twist & Sprout cookbook where my kids and I found many yummy new recipes.

Resources

Want recipes, child activities, CACFP meal information or CACFP forms and tools?

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Training

Are you looking for continuing education? We offer training options to meet your needs.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

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Our experienced staff will support you through your program set up and ensure continued success and maximized monthly payments.

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Passionate about children Serious about nutrition Dedicated to child care providers

Providers Choice is one of the largest sponsors of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the U.S. Since 1985, we have been supporting and promoting growth among providers who serve meals and snacks to over 55,000 children each year, across the state of Minnesota.

Passionate About Children

True and Right

Fierce Dedication

Unrelenting Advocacy

2025 Required Food Program Training

Registration Opens January 8th for 2025 Virtual CACFP Training

2025 Virtual Conference

January 25th-28th, 2025 - offering develop approved continuing education

Want recipes, child activities, CACFP meal information or CACFP forms and tools?

Are you looking for continuing education? We offer training options to meet your needs.

Get Started Today

Our experienced staff will support you through your program set up and ensure continued success and maximized monthly payments.

Passionate about children

Serious about nutrition

Dedicated to child care providers

Providers Choice is one of the largest sponsors of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the U.S.

Since 1985, we have been supporting and promoting growth among providers who serve meals and snacks to over 55,000 children each year, across the state of Minnesota.