Early Childhood Center Catering
Professional Meal Service For Kids. Providing nutritious meals to young children is a cornerstone of their development and learning potential.
A Big Apple Full of Little Eaters.
New York City is home to a vibrant mix of early childhood programs—and no two look exactly the same. From cozy in-home daycares to buzzing school-based classrooms, every setup has its own vibe, rules, and needs. For food providers, understanding this landscape isn't optional—it's essential.
- Group Child Care Centers: Licensed spots caring for three or more children under 6, outside of the home
- School-Based Programs: Found inside public schools or dedicated DOE buildings, serving 3–5 year olds
- NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs): Community-run programs that partner with the DOE to deliver pre-K
- Family & Group Family Day Care: Home-based programs welcoming up to 8 (or 16!) children
- Summer Camps: Seasonal programs for kids under 16, packed with activities—and yes, they need lunch too
Real Food, Real Relief.
Running a childcare center is no small feat—and adding full-blown kitchen duty on top? That's a recipe for burnout. Partnering with a professional food service isn't just convenient—it's a smart move that benefits everyone, from tiny eaters to the grown-ups guiding them.
- More Time Where It Matters: Educators get to focus on teaching, not chopping
- No Kitchen Drama: Say goodbye to commercial equipment costs, surprise maintenance bills
- Better Budgeting: With bulk buying power and smart menu planning, food costs go down while quality stays high
- Less Waste, More Taste: Accurate forecasting means fewer leftovers and more of what kids actually eat
NYC Nutrition Rules? We Know Them Like the Back of Our Ladle.
Pre-K nutrition standards in New York City? Let's just say… they're not for the faint of heart. Luckily, navigating all those rules is kind of our thing.
- We know what 3–5 year olds actually need on their plates (and how much)
- Sweetened drinks? Not on our watch
- We've got it covered when it comes to part-day programs too—making sure little ones get one-third to one-half of their daily nutrition
- Cultural and developmental appropriateness? Check. Allergies and dietary needs? Double check
Breakfast Options
Breakfast serves as the foundation for a productive learning day. All NYC pre-k breakfast menus include three essential components: fruits, grains/meat alternatives, and milk. Every morning meal features 3/4 cup of unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk.
- •Whole Milk/1% Milk
- •WGR Scooters
- •Unsweetened Applesauce
- •Nectarine
- •WW Bagel
- •WGR Muffin
- •Trans Fat Free Margarine
- •Jelly
Lunch Selections
Lunch menus balance nutrition with child-friendly appeal. Every lunch includes all five required food components: fruits, vegetables, grains, meat/meat alternatives, and milk.
- •Whole Milk/1% Milk
- •Vegetarian Lasagna
- •Sliced Turkey with Gravy
- •Hamburger
- •Chicken Parmesan
- •Fish Stick
- •Broccoli
- •Italian Blend Veggies
Snack Choices
Snacks play an increasingly important role in children's diets, with today's children consuming nearly three snacks per day compared to just one in the late 1970s. Our snack menu focuses primarily on fruits and vegetables since most children don't consume enough of these food groups.
- •WGR Cheez-Its
- •WGR Muffin
- •100% Orange Juice
- •Plain Yogurt
- •Unsweetened Applesauce
- •Graham Crackers
- •WW Bread
- •Plum
- CACFP-compliant or NSBP and NSLP-compliant menus
- Multicultural menu options
- Reliable, temperature-controlled delivery
- Fresh, delicious food
- Food preference and allergy-accommodating
- Peanut-free facility
- Choice of individual trays or family-style
- 24 hour customer support
“Healthy Heart has been delivering lunch to 5 of our locations since 2015. Pam helped us create a CACFP-compliant menu that accommodates allergies and dietary preferences. Our lunch arrives on time, fresh, and warm. When something comes up or we need to make changes, Healthy Heart is always (and I mean always!) available to assist us. We highly recommend Healthy Heart!”
Crista Jang
Administrator, Sunshine Learning Center