In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)        mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)        fax: (202) 690-7442; or


(3)        email: program.intake@usda.gov


https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer

Mission Statement

​​Welcome To

Infant and Child Nutrition, Inc

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​ USDA Child Care Food Progam

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

     To prom​ote healthier          generations though education and good 

nutrition in
    the childcare setting

What is the Child Care Food Program?

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       The Child Care Food Program is a federally funded program by the United States                              Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is sponsored locally by Infant and Child

       Nutrition, Inc. for licensed family child care home providers. 

       Family child care home providers must plan and serve nutritious foods that meet the

       requirements for balanced meals, and will be reimbursed for approved meals and  

       snacks served to enrolled children.  The USDA plays a vital role in improving the      

       quality of child care and by making it more affordable to serve healthy meals and

       snacks to children.​


What Is Required to Participate in the Child Care Food Program?


     Participants must:

  • Be a licensed child care home


  • Agree to feed children (newborn to 12 years) menus according to the USDA guidelines


  • Keep an accurate count of all children served at each meal and/or snack


  • Submit required paperwork to Infant and Child Nutrition, Inc. by the 2nd of the following month 


  • Allow a sponsor representative to review their meal service during business hours 


  • Not discriminate against any child based on race, national origin, sex, age or disability


  • Provide all eligible children the same meal at no additional cost to the parent of guardian


Call today for more information (352) 732-0744