Nutrition Services Vision Statement
Nutrition Services provides leadership that inspires service of nutritious meals to children, students and adults.
COVID-19 Program Specific Documents
NATIONWIDE WAVIERS
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 Q&As #4: This memorandum provides clarification on additional questions related to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during school year 2020-2021.
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 Q&As #3: This memorandum provides clarification on additional questions related to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during school year 2020-2021.
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through School Year 2020-2021: This EXTENSION memorandum provides clarification on question relation to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Questions and Answers Relating to the nationwide Wavier to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020 : This memorandum provides clarification on question relation to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs During School Year 2020-2021 #5: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to Child Nutrition Program operations during school year (SY) 2020- 2021.
- Questions and Answers related to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring and Reporting Nationwide Waivers: This memorandum provides clarification to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring Nationwide Waivers #7 through #12 available to all States, SFAs and sponsoring organizations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the Nationwide waivers issued by FNS in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks- Questions and Answers #3: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Extension Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to COVID-19: Child Nutrition Responses #21, Nationwide Waiver to Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring Nationwide Waivers #14 through #17 available to all States, SFAs and sponsoring organizations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
NATIONWIDE WAVIERS
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 Q&As #3: This memorandum provides clarification on additional questions related to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during school year 2020-2021.
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through School Year 2020-2021: This EXTENSION memorandum provides clarification on question relation to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Questions and Answers Relating to the nationwide Wavier to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020 : This memorandum provides clarification on question relation to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs During School Year 2020-2021 #5: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to Child Nutrition Program operations during school year (SY) 2020- 2021.
- Questions and Answers related to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring and Reporting Nationwide Waivers: This memorandum provides clarification to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring Nationwide Waivers #7 through #12 available to all States, SFAs and sponsoring organizations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the Nationwide waivers issued by FNS in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks- Questions and Answers #3: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Extension Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to COVID-19: Child Nutrition Responses #21, Nationwide Waiver to Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring Nationwide Waivers #14 through #17 available to all States, SFAs and sponsoring organizations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)
- COVID 19 Viral Pandemic Response School Closures Standard Operating Procedure
- COVID 19 Viral Pandemic Response
- COVID 19 Viral Pandemic Non-School Meals Distribution Sites
- COVID 19 Employee/Visitor/Customer Positive Test Result Protocols
- DHHS Food Safety Inspectors Areas and Contact Information
- Nebraska Local Health Departments Map
NATIONWIDE WAIVERS
- Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 Q&As #3: This memorandum provides clarification on additional questions related to the operation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program during school year 2020-2021.
- Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs During School Year 2020-2021 #5: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to Child Nutrition Program operations during school year (SY) 2020- 2021.
- Questions and Answers related to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring and Reporting Nationwide Waivers: This memorandum provides clarification to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring Nationwide Waivers #7 through #12 available to all States, SFAs and sponsoring organizations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the Nationwide waivers issued by FNS in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks- Questions and Answers #3: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Child Nutrition Program Nationwide Waivers- Extension Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to COVID-19: Child Nutrition Responses #21, Nationwide Waiver to Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
CACFP MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
- Request to waive the on-site monitoring requirements for sponsors of family day care homes during pandemic situations.
NATIONWIDE WAIVERS
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Operations for SY 2020-21 during COVID-19: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the operation of FFVP during school building closures and alternative operations.
- Child Nutrition Program State Waiver Request for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Parent or Guardian Pick Up: Public notice regarding the proposed Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Parent or Guardian Pick Up waiver
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Guidance during COVID19: This memorandum includes questions and answers intended to provide clarification on the operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program During COVID19- Questions and Answers: This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to the administration of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during school closues in all States and school food authorities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Operations for SY 2020-2021 During COVID-19: This memorandum provides clarification on question related to the operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during school business closures in all States and school food authorities during the the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
CNP Waivers At a Glance Document
Access the CNP Waivers at a Glance document to see the latest information from the USDA related to Child Nutrition Programs
Nutrition Services Programs
Child Nutrition Program Statistics
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.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
500+ Providers Strong
We achieved a big milestone: more than 500 providers are now participating in Step Up to Quality! “This achievement means that thousands of children in Nebraska are receiving the best possible care in their most formative years,” said Step Up to Quality Director Lauri Cimino. We want to take a moment and thank all the providers across the state who made this possible. Through your hard work, dedication and commitment to the children in your care, you’re making one of the biggest differences in lives you could possibly make. We’re not exaggerating when we say you’re setting the children in...Read More › - 500+ Providers Strong
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Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Program Associate...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Many people got bitten by the political bug this year – fighting for causes you care about, empowering others to use their voice and seeing change happen within your community (and knowing you had something to do with it) are all rewarding and exhilarating. This engagement is the backbone of democracy – and this kind of activism can be good role modeling behavior for teaching children about civics and stewardship of our country. With the election over, you may be ready to take on a cause near and dear to your heart: early childhood education. No Shortage of Issues Quality...Read More › - Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Rating Specialist...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
In 2016, Nebraska became just the second state (after Louisiana paved the way) to create tax credits for early childhood education programs and teachers. “I’ve traveled all over the country to conferences and have visited with experts in the early childhood education field from all over, and I can tell you we are fortunate in Nebraska to have such broad support for early childhood education in our state,” said First Five Nebraska Deputy Director and Public Policy Manager Elizabeth Lopez Everett. First Five Nebraska is an advocacy organization focused on changing public policy by changing the public conversation about the...Read More › - Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
Virtual Regional Workshop Registration
You are invited to register for the Virtual Regional Workshop scheduled for October 7th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please find the link below that will take you to the registration page. We look forward to sharing information about assessment in Nebraska. A full agenda will be shared before October 7th. Registration
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers moving through the process – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. Let’s get to know Quality Specialist Jenny Fleming a...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
Week in Review 09-18-2020
We are all about the celebrations this week in the Week in Review. Check out the latest news from the NDE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpjEAsnetvw&feature=youtu.be
500+ Providers Strong
We achieved a big milestone: more than 500 providers are now participating in Step Up to Quality! “This achievement means that thousands of children in Nebraska are receiving the best possible care in their most formative years,” said Step Up to Quality Director Lauri Cimino. We want to take a moment and thank all the providers across the state who made this possible. Through your hard work, dedication and commitment to the children in your care, you’re making one of the biggest differences in lives you could possibly make. We’re not exaggerating when we say you’re setting the children in...Read More › - 500+ Providers Strong
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Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Program Associate...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Many people got bitten by the political bug this year – fighting for causes you care about, empowering others to use their voice and seeing change happen within your community (and knowing you had something to do with it) are all rewarding and exhilarating. This engagement is the backbone of democracy – and this kind of activism can be good role modeling behavior for teaching children about civics and stewardship of our country. With the election over, you may be ready to take on a cause near and dear to your heart: early childhood education. No Shortage of Issues Quality...Read More › - Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Rating Specialist...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
In 2016, Nebraska became just the second state (after Louisiana paved the way) to create tax credits for early childhood education programs and teachers. “I’ve traveled all over the country to conferences and have visited with experts in the early childhood education field from all over, and I can tell you we are fortunate in Nebraska to have such broad support for early childhood education in our state,” said First Five Nebraska Deputy Director and Public Policy Manager Elizabeth Lopez Everett. First Five Nebraska is an advocacy organization focused on changing public policy by changing the public conversation about the...Read More › - Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
Virtual Regional Workshop Registration
You are invited to register for the Virtual Regional Workshop scheduled for October 7th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please find the link below that will take you to the registration page. We look forward to sharing information about assessment in Nebraska. A full agenda will be shared before October 7th. Registration
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers moving through the process – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. Let’s get to know Quality Specialist Jenny Fleming a...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
Week in Review 09-18-2020
We are all about the celebrations this week in the Week in Review. Check out the latest news from the NDE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpjEAsnetvw&feature=youtu.be
500+ Providers Strong
We achieved a big milestone: more than 500 providers are now participating in Step Up to Quality! “This achievement means that thousands of children in Nebraska are receiving the best possible care in their most formative years,” said Step Up to Quality Director Lauri Cimino. We want to take a moment and thank all the providers across the state who made this possible. Through your hard work, dedication and commitment to the children in your care, you’re making one of the biggest differences in lives you could possibly make. We’re not exaggerating when we say you’re setting the children in...Read More › - 500+ Providers Strong
SS Newsletter
Social Studies Newsletter
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Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Program Associate...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Ann Adams
Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Many people got bitten by the political bug this year – fighting for causes you care about, empowering others to use their voice and seeing change happen within your community (and knowing you had something to do with it) are all rewarding and exhilarating. This engagement is the backbone of democracy – and this kind of activism can be good role modeling behavior for teaching children about civics and stewardship of our country. With the election over, you may be ready to take on a cause near and dear to your heart: early childhood education. No Shortage of Issues Quality...Read More › - Simple Ways to Advocate for Early Childhood Education Issues
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers going through any of the five Steps – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. This time we’re featuring Rating Specialist...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Diane Lewis
Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
In 2016, Nebraska became just the second state (after Louisiana paved the way) to create tax credits for early childhood education programs and teachers. “I’ve traveled all over the country to conferences and have visited with experts in the early childhood education field from all over, and I can tell you we are fortunate in Nebraska to have such broad support for early childhood education in our state,” said First Five Nebraska Deputy Director and Public Policy Manager Elizabeth Lopez Everett. First Five Nebraska is an advocacy organization focused on changing public policy by changing the public conversation about the...Read More › - Special Tax Credits More Widely Available to Child Care Programs and Teachers
Virtual Regional Workshop Registration
You are invited to register for the Virtual Regional Workshop scheduled for October 7th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please find the link below that will take you to the registration page. We look forward to sharing information about assessment in Nebraska. A full agenda will be shared before October 7th. Registration
Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
The Step Up to Quality team is an incredible resource for child care providers moving through the process – and they can also connect providers with other early childhood education resources. As a part of the State of Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood, the Step Up to Quality team works closely with their colleagues within the government and with partner agencies across the state. To help providers get to know the people behind Step Up to Quality better, we’re featuring each of the team members and their role. Let’s get to know Quality Specialist Jenny Fleming a...Read More › - Meet the Step Up to Quality Team: Jenny Fleming
Week in Review 09-18-2020
We are all about the celebrations this week in the Week in Review. Check out the latest news from the NDE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpjEAsnetvw&feature=youtu.be