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‘The Link’ Magazine – Our Daily Bread CACFP, Serving Tennessee and Kentucky

THE LINK
Issue 61 | Summer 2025

This summer edition of The Link is bursting with timely resources and inspiration to help child care educators make the most of the season—both inside and outside the classroom. Highlights include expert tips for staying safe during outdoor play, creative ideas for transforming outdoor spaces into joyful mealtime experiences, and guidance on how to engage children in hands-on cooking activities that build healthy habits and motor skills.

You’ll also find practical recordkeeping strategies designed to simplify compliance and reduce audit stress, as well as family-focused nutrition insights that help reinforce healthy eating habits at home. Plus, don’t miss the heartwarming educator spotlights featuring FBC Little Lights and Serenity Child Care, where staff are going above and beyond to nurture young minds.

Finally, explore how the CACFP Educator Portal continues to evolve—making it easier than ever to submit documents, access compliant recipes, track deadlines, and find the CN Labels and calculators you need to stay on track with CACFP guidelines.

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