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11 December 2025
Staying Program Review Ready: Annual Tips for Ongoing CACFP Compliance
IStaying Program Review Ready: Annual Tips for Ongoing CACFP Compliance
If you’re a CACFP sponsor...
09 December 2025
Make Your Next CACFP Program Review Easy with Digital Tools and Expert Support
If you’re facing a CACFP Program review, the right mix of technology and expert support can make...
04 December 2025
Don’t Panic: How to Handle Corrective Action Requests from Your CACFP Program Review
After your CACFP Program review, the reviewer will send you a findings notice if they discover problems...
02 December 2025
How to Organize CACFP Paperwork for a Smooth Program Review
If a CACFP Program review is coming up, organizing your paperwork now can save you a lot of stress...
20 November 2025
Top 5 Reasons Centers Run Into Trouble During a CACFP Program Review
If you’re getting ready for a CACFP Program Review, you might feel anxious about what the reviewer...
18 November 2025
CACFP Program Review 101: What It Is and What to Expect
If you participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you’ve probably heard the words...
13 November 2025
First Look: The New CACFP Digital Time Distribution Report Platform
If you’re a daycare director, owner, or CACFP sponsor, the last thing you want is more paperwork....
04 November 2025
How a CACFP Digital Time Distribution Report (TDR) Tool Can Save Your Sanity
If you’re a daycare director, owner, or CACFP sponsor, you know how overwhelming it can be to keep...
31 October 2025
Why CACFP Digital Time Distribution Reports (TDRS) Are a Headache for Providers
If you’re a daycare director, owner, or busy CACFP sponsor, you know the stress of staying compliant....
23 October 2025
From Chaos to Control: What to Expect When You Switch to CACFP Receipts
If you’re a CACFP sponsor or daycare owner/director, you know firsthand how CACFP receipts can pile...
21 October 2025
Top 5 Mistakes Made with CACFP Receipts (And How to Avoid Them)
If you’re a CACFP sponsor or daycare owner/director, you already know that CACFP receipts can be...
16 October 2025
How AI is Transforming How You Manage CACFP Receipts
If you’re a CACFP sponsor or daycare owner/director, you know that CACFP receipts can quickly pile...
14 October 2025
The Hidden Costs of Manual CACFP Receipts Processing (And How to Fix Them)
If you’re constantly buried in paperwork, you already know that managing CACFP receipts the old-fashioned...
09 October 2025
How to Organize and Store CACFP Receipts for Audit-Ready Records (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you’re a CACFP sponsor or a daycare owner/director, you already know that CACFP receipts are...
07 October 2025
Why Accurate CACFP Receipts Matter (And How to Get Them Right)
As a busy CACFP sponsor or child care center owner/director, you know that CACFP receipts are more...
23 September 2025
Survival Checklist to Get Off the CACFP National Disqualified List
Landing on the CACFP National Disqualified List isn’t just a paperwork headache—it’s a serious threat...
16 September 2025
Daycare Centers: On the National Disqualified List (NDL)? Here's How to Resolve It!
You’re running a busy center—managing staff, caring for kids, tackling paperwork, and handling surprises...
09 September 2025
National Disqualified List: What Daycare Owners Need to Know and How to Protect Your Program
Running a daycare isn’t easy—you’re juggling staff, caring for kids, and dealing with mountains...
29 July 2025
Take Our 2-Minute CACFP Receipt Survey & Enter to Win!
👉 Click here to take our quick CACFP receipt survey
Complete the 2-minute survey and you’ll...
17 July 2025
New in MyFoodCloud! Automatic Quantity Calculations for All Food Items
We have a new and exciting update for MyFoodCloud users:Quantities for ALL of your food items will...
25 June 2025
Stay Audit-Ready: Financial Tips for CACFP Sponsors
As a CACFP sponsor, you know the word “audit” can make even the most organized person nervous. But...
24 June 2025
Simple Steps to Try CACFP Ai Tools Now
Keeping track of CACFP records can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With CACFP Ai tools,...
19 June 2025
See Your Whole Month’s Menu - Now in MyFoodCloud!
When you’re serving meals on the CACFP, you need to know what’s on the menu—every day, every week,...
18 June 2025
How State Agencies Audit CACFP Sponsor Finances
If you’re a CACFP sponsor, you’ve probably heard about the new auditing rules for CACFP sponsor...
17 June 2025
Saving Time and Money with CACFP AI Tools
If you run a daycare, you know CACFP paperwork can eat up hours every week. You might be worried...
11 June 2025
New Rules to Know About CACFP Sponsor Finances
If you’re a sponsor on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), there are important new financial...
10 June 2025
Stress-Free Compliance With CACFP AI Tools
If you’re like most daycare owners, staying on top of CACFP requirements can feel like a full-time...
04 June 2025
How CACFP AI Tools Simplify Your Business
Running a daycare is a labor of love, but let’s be honest—CACFP paperwork and back-office work can...
03 June 2025
Steps to Quickly Resolve CACFP Adverse Actions
As a busy daycare or afterschool facility participating in CACFP, you’re juggling a million things—and...
28 May 2025
CACFP AI Tools: Less Work, More Reimbursement
Imagine finishing the day not buried in a pile of CACFP paperwork. Even better? You know you’ll...
27 May 2025
How to Avoid CACFP Adverse Actions: A Simple Checklist
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a lifeline for your business because it provides...
21 May 2025
Top Mistakes That Trigger CACFP Adverse Actions
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides critical funding to help your center serve...
20 May 2025
CACFP Termination: What It Means and How to Respond
Being removed from the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) causes serious, long-lasting...
14 May 2025
How CACFP Adverse Actions Cost Your Center Money
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) helps centers like yours provide healthy meals to...
13 May 2025
What Is the CACFP Disqualified List and How to Get Off It?
Getting on the CACFP National Disqualified List (NDL) has serious consequences and can even jeopardize...
06 May 2025
The CACFP Serious Deficiency Process: What to Expect
Many centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) assume that working...
29 April 2025
What Makes a CACFP Center Seriously Deficient?
As a center participating in the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you might think only...
22 April 2025
Can a CACFP-Sponsored Center Be Seriously Deficient?
If your center is sponsored in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you might feel you’re...
21 February 2025
MyFoodCloud Now Makes Milk Tracking Easier Than Ever!
Why Milk Tracking Is Important
MyFoodCloud, our CACFP Software, is the most user-friendly CACFP...
06 December 2024
Is Your CACFP Program Ready for the New Era of Reviews?
If your last CACFP Program Review was a few years ago, especially during the “COVID years,” you...
15 November 2024
So You Had Your CACFP Program Review: What Happens Next?
After the CACFP Review
Undergoing a CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) program review can...
22 October 2024
Top CACFP Application Tips For A Successful Submission
Tips for Avoiding Common CACFP Application Errors
Submitting an initial CACFP application can...
10 October 2024
Your Guide to CACFP Software Implementation
Transitioning to CACFP software can revolutionize your organization’s efficiency, simplify processes,...
27 September 2024
Top Features You Need In CACFP Software
Selecting the right CACFP software for managing your Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is...
20 September 2024
Need A Better CACFP Accounting Solution?
In our previous blog post, How to Tackle CACFP Accounting: A Simple Guide for Daycares, we offered...
11 September 2024
How to Tackle CACFP Accounting: A Simple Guide for Daycares
Welcome to the world of CACFP accounting—a vital piece of the puzzle for any program involved in...
21 August 2024
Your Ultimate Guide to the CACFP Approved Food List
CACFP Approved Food List Tool #1- The CACFP Food Buying Guide
Do you have questions about...
12 August 2024
How To Become Your Own CACFP Sponsor
Is it time to become your own CACFP sponsor?
Are you tired of reporting to your sponsor?
Maybe...
11 August 2024
Top Food Distributors for CN Label Products
Navigating the world of child care can be a rollercoaster, and meal planning is no exception. Trying...
02 August 2024
Streamline Your CACFP Operations with Paper-Free Processes & Software
Imagine this: your Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) runs smoothly without the frustration...
26 July 2024
Discover the Best Alternative to CACFP Sponsorship
Welcome to the final installment of our open enrollment blog series! If you’ve been following along,...
19 July 2024
Choosing the Right Food Program Sponsor: Tips and Insights
Find the Right Food Program Sponsor for You
In our last blog post, we delved into common...
12 July 2024
Is it Time to Reconsider Your CACFP Sponsor?
Review Your CACFP Sponsor During CACFP Open Enrollment
Welcome back to our series on CACFP open...
03 July 2024
What Is CACFP Open Enrollment & Why Is It Important?
Introduction to CACFP Open Enrollment
Welcome to our series on CACFP open enrollment!...
14 June 2024
Navigating Your CACFP Application Renewal: Top Tips for Guaranteed Success
Get Ready for CACFP Application Renewal Season: Key Tips for Success
It’s almost that time of year...
07 June 2024
Important TX-UNPS Tips for Daycares
What’s TX-UNPS All About?
Hey there, CACFP admin! Are you currently responsible for using TX-UNPS...
17 May 2024
Supercharge Your CACFP Training: Proven Methods for Success
Supercharge Your CACFP Training: Proven Methods for Success
6 Tips to Supercharge CACFP Training
Daycare...
03 May 2024
What are the Pros and Cons of Working with a Sponsor?
Are you currently participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) or thinking about...
26 April 2024
Enhance CACFP Form Management with the Right Software
Managing CACFP forms for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) can be challenging, but it's...
18 April 2024
5 Proven Tips for CACFP Meal Pattern Compliance
Master CACFP meal pattern compliance with our comprehensive guide. Discover top tips for adhering...
16 April 2024
How to Handle Daycare Staffing Shortages: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating Child Care Staffing Shortages: A Comprehensive Guide
In the busy world of daycare centers,...
05 April 2024
CACFP Managers: How to Streamline Your CACFP Processes
As a CACFP manager, the responsibilities can often feel overwhelming. From meal recordkeeping to...
23 February 2024
Unlock the Benefits: Why You Need a Separate Bank Account for Your CACFP
Comingling CACFP Funds is Risky
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling too many things at...
26 January 2024
Six CACFP Food Program Tasks to Outsource
Overwhelmed by CACFP food program tasks and record keeping requirements?
Are you spending...
26 January 2024
CACFP Application Tips: Get Your Application Approved
CACFP Food Program Application Tips
We understand completing the CACFP application can be a daunting...
26 January 2024
Do's and Don'ts of CACFP Management
Whether you’re submitting a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement claim or planning...
26 January 2024
CACFP Meal Disallowances Due to Milk Shortages?
A center has to document that they have purchased sufficient milk to cover the number of meals served....
26 January 2024
Top Tips for Managing CACFP Receipts
Maintaining accurate records for CACFP food program expenses can be challenging. We’ve compiled...
26 January 2024
How to Complete the CACFP Application Process
Would you like to improve your child center cash flow? Who wouldn’t!
Getting a contract with the...
26 January 2024
Developing An Effective CACFP Corrective Action Plan
Has Your CACFP Program Been Reviewed Recently?
After your Administrative/CACFP Review, there are...
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Staying Program Review Ready: Annual Tips for Ongoing CACFP Compliance
December 11, 2025
How to Organize CACFP Paperwork for a Smooth Program Review
December 2, 2025
Top 5 Reasons Centers Run Into Trouble During a CACFP Program Review
November 20, 2025