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Helping Ohio Daycare Centers
Navigate CACFP with Confidence

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides thousands of dollars in monthly reimbursements to eligible Ohio childcare centers — but the paperwork, compliance requirements, and software setup can feel overwhelming. Healthy Plates 4 Kids is your local Ohio guide, helping self-sponsored daycare centers get enrolled, get set up on CenterPilot, and stay compliant from day one.
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What is CACFP?

What is CACFP?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program that reimburses
daycare centers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care. For eligible
Ohio centers, CACFP can mean thousands of dollars in monthly reimbursements — but
navigating the enrollment process, recordkeeping requirements, and annual renewals can feel
overwhelming. That’s where Healthy Plates 4 Kids comes in. We specialize in helping Ohio
childcare centers self-sponsor through CACFP and manage their program with confidence using
CenterPilot software.

Learn How We Help

Who We Are

How We Support You

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Application Assistance

We walk you through every step of the CACFP enrollment process — from eligibility review to submitting your application through Ohio's state portal — so nothing gets missed and your approval goes smoothly.

CenterPilot Software Setup

We configure your CenterPilot account from the ground up — pre-saved meals, participant data, staff roles, and Task Manager setup — so your team is ready to go before your program launches.

Compliance & Record Keeping

Stay audit-ready year-round. We help you maintain accurate meal counts, income eligibility forms, and documentation that meets Ohio Department of Education and USDA standards

Ongoing Nutrition Support

From menu planning guidance to meal pattern compliance, we provide the ongoing support Ohio daycare centers need to keep serving nutritious meals and maximizing monthly reimbursements.

WHO WE ARE

Meet Your CACFP Partner

Healthy Plates 4 Kids was founded to fill a real gap: Ohio childcare centers that want to self-sponsor through CACFP but don’t know where to start — and can’t afford to get it wrong. We bring hands-on experience guiding daycare centers through the Child and Adult Care Food Program from the very first application to ongoing compliance.

Our Mission

To support Ohio daycare providers in delivering nutritious meals to children while maintaining compliance and maximizing reimbursements.

  1. Integrity — We give honest, accurate CACFP guidance every time.
  2. Clarity — We make complex federal requirements easy to understand.
  3. Support — We’re with you from first application through every renewal.
  4.  Simplicity — We remove the overwhelm so you can focus on your kids.
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What We Do

CACFP Consulting Services for Ohio Daycare Centers

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CACFP Enrollment Assistance

We guide you step-by-step through the Ohio CACFP application process — from checking your eligibility and gathering required documents to submitting your application through the state portal. We make sure your application is complete, accurate, and ready for approval.

Compliance & Monitoring Support

Staying compliant with USDA and Ohio Department of Education requirements is an ongoing
responsibility. We provide regular compliance check-ins, review your recordkeeping practices,
and help you prepare for state monitoring visits and annual reviews — so you’re never caught off
guard

Ongoing Support

CenterPilot is the leading software for self-sponsored CACFP centers. We handle your complete
setup — configuring pre-saved meals and weekly menus, importing participant data, assigning
staff roles via the Task Manager, and coordinating webinar training before your go-live date.
You’ll be fully operational from day one.

Nutrition Planning Guidance

Meeting USDA meal pattern requirements takes more than good intentions. We provide practical guidance on menu planning, food component crediting, and serving size requirements so your meals qualify for reimbursement every time

CACFP RESOURCES

Helpful Resources for Ohio Daycare Centers

Navigating the Child and Adult Care Food Program is easier with the right tools. We’ve gathered
the most useful resources for Ohio self-sponsored childcare centers — from official USDA forms
to recordkeeping templates — all in one place.

Downloadable Forms

Access key CACFP forms including the HP4K Interest Form to get started with our consulting services.

Meal Pattern Guidelines

The official USDA CACFP Crediting Handbook outlines meal pattern requirements and creditable foods for all age groups.
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Recordkeeping Templates

Download easy-to-use daily meal count and attendance tracking templates designed for Ohio self-sponsored CACFP centers.

Helpful Links

Curated links to Ohio Department of Education CACFP resources, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, CenterPilot support, and the National CACFP Sponsors Association
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Email:

HealthyPlates4Kids@gmail.com

Location:

North - East Ohio
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Have questions about CACFP enrollment, CenterPilot setup, or our consulting services? Fill out
the form below and we’ll get back to you within one business day. If your situation is
time-sensitive, Email us directly is the fastest way to reach us.

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