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PQI -NUTRITION BENCHMARKS
Program Quality Indicator - Nutrition
BENCHMARKS
0% - 50% of
Benchmarks
Achieved
(Unsatisfactory)
51% - 99%
of
Benchmarks
Achieved
100%
of
Benchmarks
Achieved
(Minimum)
100%
of
Benchmarks
Achieved &
50% of
Enhanced
Benchmarks
100%
of
Benchmarks
Achieved &
100% of
Enhanced
Benchmarks
(Exceptional)
1. Menus.
INFANTS:
Children under the age of one must be fed according to written instructions from
parents/guardians.
Written instructions are posted as a reference to staff.
Written instructions are updated regularly.
ALL GROUPS:
Menus for current and the following weeks must be posted in a conspicuous place for
parents to see as well as in the food preparation area.
Copies of menus/recipes are available to the parents/guardians.
Comments:
2. Allergies / Special Diets / Food Intolerance / Food Restrictions &Specific Requirements.
Written instructions from parents/guardians regarding allergies/special diets/food
intolerance/food restrictions are kept in the child’s file and updated regularly.
Parents/guardians are to advise the Supervisor of any changes to their child’s special
diet/allergies/food restrictions.
All staff are informed of all allergies/special diets/food intolerance/food restrictions.
Comments: