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Food Program Training

Our staff delivers comprehensive nutrition training, covering topics such as CACFP Food Program requirements, healthy habits, food safety, serving local foods and more. This required training is shared at no cost to child care providers both in Minnesota and across the country.

Providers Choice Food Program Training

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The 2026 Food Program Training theme is Snack Smart, Grow Strong.

We will explore all things snacks, including appetizing new snack ideas and how to create the most nourishing snacks. We will also build on the themes and strategies we learned about during Food Explorers: Growing Adventurous Eaters, like how snack time can be used to introduce new foods, flavors, and textures.

Food Program Training will take place in early 2026. In the meantime, start thinking about the tried and true snacks that you serve as well as more creative snacks that children love. There is so much to learn and share with your fellow child care providers. Get ready to be inspired by new ideas and excitement around Food Program snacks!

If you have any questions, please contact our office at  952.944.7010 or provider@providerschoice.com.