Sample Menu Plans for Preschoolers (3-5 years)

Feeding your Preschooler

First of all, it is normal that your preschooler is less hungry, their growth is slowing down a little, which leads to a decrease in their appetite. 

Below are the CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) guideline on healthy meal patterns for children.

Children Meal Pattern: CACFP_childmealpattern.pdf Download CACFP_childmealpattern.pdf

Some tips:

- provide choices to children

- provide nutritional foods

- avoid junk foods

- provide meals or snacks every 2-3 hours

- don't use food as a reward or remove foods as punishment

WIC supports women, infants and children check if you are eligible: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic