Training Information & Resources
Our annual training sessions ensure that childcare providers stay compliant with CACFP requirements while improving their knowledge and skills in providing healthy, nutritious meals to children. Whether you’re new to the program or a seasoned provider, our training is designed to fit your needs.
Online Training Opportunities
Fun with the Flat Top / Nutrition and National Parks Description
Recorded Zoom 2 KDHE Hours
- Discover the versatility of the Flat Top while meeting and reviewing the CACFP Meal Pattern through recipes and ingredients!
- Enhancing the CACFP through nutrition activities, and wellness activities related around National Parks!
- XL Flat Top Griddle and Spatula available after completion of the course (while supplies last - $80 value)
Knife Skills with Food Safety Description
Recorded Zoom 2 KDHE Hours
- Introduce basic knife skills and culinary cuts to prepare home cooked meals wile reviewing basic food safety!
- Knife Sets and Cutting Mat Resources available after completion of the course (while supplies last- $50 value)
Infant Scavenger Hunt
Self-Paced Booklet Study 2 KDHE Hours
- In a self-paced environment, participants can navigate and become familiar with USDA’s Infant Feeding Guide.
- Participants will explore the entire resource to gain knowledge for infants in their program.
- Bottle Warmer, Bibs, Bowls, and other infant resources available after completion of this course (while supplies last - $50 value)
Picnic Training
Recorded Zoom 2 KDHE Hours
Here's how we aim to make picnics memorable:
Plan and prepare a variety of delightful meals and snacks that cater to every taste.
Engage children in playful, large motor activities to enhance their overall wellness using the fun and vibrant parachute platform.
Enjoy a $100 picnic resource bundle (while supplies last) to help you offer the Perfect Picnic.
NCA's Meal Pattern Minute Videos
Got questions about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? The NCA Team is dedicated to providing answers for each of us! These Meal Pattern Minute videos tackle topics like milk, freezing yogurt, CN labels, and whole grains—all in under a minute. Explore the comprehensive video library and gain insights into all your CACFP-related inquiries here.
KSDE Training Portal
KSDE provides unique trainings for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
You must first obtain a log in and then you will be able to enroll in online courses for FREE! Great news--- these will also count toward your KDHE licensing.
When finished, you must submit the certificate to our office. (Not all courses count toward the 2 HR nutrition education requirement.)
In-Person Training
Super Saturday Summit... Coming Soon...
When: TBD--
Where: Emporia/Topeka
Cost: $30- Covers Lunch and Door Prizes
What: Coming Soon...
Training Resources
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CACFP Meal Pattern
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Our Favorite CACFP Links
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Family Style Meals
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