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Yes, if yes provide the information related to the optional standards

addressed.

1. Nutrition --Provide a brief summary of how this standard is defined (i.e., what is the standard, content covered, practices required, etc.) All staff in a licensed center setting, who are responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and food safety must be provided at least four clock hours of training in nutrition and food safety within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. All licensed providers must meet USDA requirements regarding food groups and serving sizes, meals and snacks must be appropriate to the needs of children in care, and weekly menus must be given to parents upon request. License-exempt providers are require to serve nutritious meals/snacks, keep cooking and eating areas and equipment clean and in good repair, and store perishable foods served to children covered in containers.

-- List all citations for these requirements, including those for licensed and license- exempt providers 391 NAC 3-006.10B; 391 NAC 2-006.21; 391 NAC 1-006.21; and 392 NAC 5-003

--Describe any variations by category of care (i.e., center, FCC, in-home) and licensing status (i.e., licensed, license-exempt). Regulations related to nutrition are currently different for Licensed Centers, Licensed Family Child Care Homes I/II and licensed exempt providers.

-- Describe any variations based on the age of the children in care. N/A

--Describe if relatives are exempt from this requirement N/A

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