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Open on One of the SIX MAJOR HOLIDAYS? / ¿Estará abierto para un de los 6 mayores días festivos?
Here's what you need to do to claim meals/snacks. / Esto es lo que tiene que hacer para reclamar comidas/meriendas.
To claim one of the SIX MAJOR HOLIDAYS (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving): / Para reclamar en uno de los 6 mayores dias festivos (Diciembre 25, Enero 1, Dia Memorial, 4 de Julio, Dia Laboral, Dia de acción de gracias):
1. Sites MUST notify DCR at least 48 hours BEFORE the holiday to let us know they will be OPEN. / Los centros/proveedores tienen que notificar a DCR al menos 48 horas ANTES del día festivo para dejarnos saber que estará abierto.
2. The parent/guardian must send an email/note that says their child(ren) will be present and which meals and snacks they will eat that day. / El padre/guardian tiene que mandar una nota o un correo electrónico diciendo que su niño(s) estarán presente y que comidas comerán los niños ese día.
If plans change and you will be closed, you MUST contact your PROGRAM ADVISOR AND email info@dcrhome.org. / Si los planes cambian y estará cerado, TIENE que comunicarse con el monitor Y mandarle correo electrónico a info@dcrchrome.org.
Be Ready for Your Next Visit!
The USDA, the Illinois State Board of Education, or Day Care Resouces could make an unannounced monitoring visit at ANY time!
Be ready for your next visit from DCR, ISBE and/or USDA monitor(s). Make sure:
- your records are up-to-date,
- all children are enrolled,
- to notify DCR if you are serving a meal/snack off site (ex. field trip),
- to ask for ID for any unfamiliar monitors. Click on "view" for a list of ISBE monitors.
DCR is Discontinuing Our 1-800 Number
Effective 9/13/24, Day Care Resources is discontinuing our 1-800 phone number. While this number served us well for many years, the advent of cell phones has made the need for a toll-free number obsolete. If you need to reach us, please call (309) 925-2274.
Mark "School Out" On "No School" Days!
When school age kids are present (due to teacher inservices, summer, snow days, winter breaks, etc.), make sure to mark school out! This helps make sure you get credit for any AM snacks and lunches you feed school age kids when they would normally be in school.
Check Your Milk %
Kids ages 2+ must be served 1% (low fat) OR 0% (fat free/skim) milk.
One year olds must be served whole (3%) milk.
About Infant Formula
What to do if there's a shortage
In the United States, infant formula is required to have 29 nutrients babies need. The recipe is very strict to make sure baby gets exactly what they need: not too much or too little!
To make sure your infant formula counts on the Child and Adult Care Food Program, it must: