Meal Menus
Our menu is thoughtfully crafted by a Registered Dietitian from the University of North Dakota (UND) and is approved by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All meals are prepared at Wilkerson Dining Services and delivered fresh to the Learning Center.
Meal Plan Overview
- Ages 18-24 months: Children will be served whole milk.
- Ages 24 months and older: Children will be served 1% milk.
- Whole Grains: Children will receive at minimum one whole grain product each day.
- Vegetarian Options: Vegetarian substitution are offered.
- Food Substitutions: Occasional substitutions may be made to ensure the best quality. (ex. if bananas aren't ripe, Dining Services will substitute with a different fruit.)
Join Your Child for a Meal
If you'd like to share a meal with your child at the center, please contact our Assistant Director to make a reservation.
Assistant Director
- tina.adams@UND.edu
- 701.777.3480
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Children's Learning Center
Grand Forks ND 58202-9026
Weekly Menu Rotation
- Week 1: Starting on August 26, September 30, November 4, December 9
- Week 2: Starting on September 2, October 7, November 11, December 16
- Week 3: Starting on September 9, October 14, November 18, December 23
- Week 4: Starting on September 16, October 21, November 25, December 30
- Week 5: Starting on September 23, October 28, December 2
Week 1
Monday
- Breakfast: Cheerios, Oranges, Milk
- Lunch: Beef Enchilada, Veggies, Spanish Rice, Apricots, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Black bean burger
- Snack: Graham Crackers, Yogurt, Water
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Oatmeal, Raisins, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
- Lunch:
Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Carrots, Garlic Toast, Grapes, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Veggie Nuggets
- Snack: Cornbread Muffin, Honey, Milk
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk, Pineapple
- Lunch: Fish Sandwich, Veggies, Cheese Soup, Banana, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Snack: Blueberry Muffin, Milk
Thursday
- Breakfast: Pancakes and Syrup, Peaches, Milk
- Lunch: Meatballs and Gravy, Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Pears, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Grilled Cheese
- Snack: Tortilla, Hummus, Milk
Friday
- Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Burrito, Milk, Apple
- Lunch: Chicken Provolone Sandwich, Veggies, Plneapple, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Snack: Mini Bagel, Cream Cheese, Apple Juice
Week 2
Monday
- Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Grapes
- Lunch: 1/2 Cheeseburger, Broccoli, Watermelon, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution:
Black Bean Burger
- Vegetarian Substitution:
- Snack: Cottage Cheese, Peaches, Water
Tuesday
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Milk, Pineapple
- Lunch: Cranberry Chicken Tortellini, Artichoke Blend, Breadstick, Apricots, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Cheese Tortellini
- Snack: Sundried Tomato Hummus, Crackers, Milk
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Cheese Omelet, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
- Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Ravioli Soup, Green Beans, Cantaloupe, Milk
- no sub needed
- Snack: Breadstick, Pizza Sauce, Milk
Thursday
- Breakfast: Malt-O-Meal, Raisins, Apple, Milk
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Roll, Mac & Cheese, Salad and Ranch, Pears, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Vegetarian Nuggets
- Snack: Graham Crackers, Banana, Water
Friday
- Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Fruit Cocktail
- Lunch: Wild Rice Meatballs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Veggies, Broccoli and Cheese
Soup, Applesauce, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Egg Salad Sandwich
- Snack: Salsa Verde, Tortilla Chips, Milk
Week 3
Monday
- Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
- Lunch: Patty Melt, Artichoke Blend, Tomato Soup, Grapes, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Black Bean Burger
- Snack: Blueberry Muffin, Milk
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Cream of Wheat, Cantaloupe, Milk
- Lunch: Tater Tot Casserole, Breadstick, Brussels Sprouts, Banana, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Snack: Waffle Sticks with Syrup, Milk
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk, Pears
- Lunch: Chicken Soft Shell Taco, Corn, Watermelon, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean Soft Shell Taco
- Snack: Crackers, String Cheese, Water
Thursday
- Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Peaches
- Lunch: Penne and Meatballs, Garlic Toast, Spinach Salad, Honey Mustard, Cantaloupe, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Grilled Cheese
- Snack: Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese, Milk
Friday
- Breakfast: Pancakes, Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
- Lunch: Fish Sticks, Peas, Roll, Chicken Noodle Soup, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Egg Salad Sandwich
- Snack: Cottage Cheese, Strawberries, Water
Week 4
Monday
- Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Grapes
- Lunch: Chicken Enchilada, Artichoke Blend, Cheese Soup, Pears, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Black Bean Burger
- Snack: Strawberry Yogurt, Banana, Milk
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
- Lunch: Chicken Carbonara Pasta, Peas, Roll, Pineapple, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Snack: Pretzels, Cheese Stick, Water
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Oatmeal, Apple, Milk
- Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken with Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Cantaloupe, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Veggie Nuggets
- Snack: Jelly Sandwich, Milk
Thursday
- Breakfast: French Toast, Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
- Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Veggies, Bistro Veggie Soup, Watermelon, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Black Bean Burger
- Snack: Banana Bread, Milk
Friday
- Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Pancake Stick, Syrup, Applesauce, Milk
- Lunch: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, Green Beans, Chicken Dumpling Soup, Peaches, MIlk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Grilled Cheese
- Snack: Cheese Stuffed Breadstick, Milk
Week 5
Monday
- Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Apples
- Lunch: Turkey Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Black Bean Burger
- Snack: Cheez-it Crackers, Milk
Tuesday
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Honeydew, Milk
- Lunch: Cavatappi Bolognese, Broccoli, Breadstick, Pears, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Grilled Cheese
- Snack: Colby Cheese Stick, Crackers, Water
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Cheerios, Banana, Milk
- Lunch: Beef Burrito, Spanish Rice, Veggies, Soup, Cantaloupe, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Snack: Apple Cranberry Bread, Milk
Thursday
- Breakfast: Malt-O-Meal, Peaches, Milk
- Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Roll, Carrots, Cheese Soup, Grapes, Milk
- Vegetarian Substitution: Veggie Nuggets
- Snack: Animal Crackers, Applesauce, Milk
Friday
- Breakfast: Cheese Omelet, Toast, Apricots, Milk
- Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk
- No sub needed
- Snack: Goldfish, Milk