Central objective: meal-preparation — practical guidance for early childhood education and child care centers to plan safe, nutritious, and time-efficient meals. Supporting elements: contextually related trainings (none available at the moment) and a related article, ''CDA and Child Health and Nutrition'' (8-min read), offering evidence-based nutrition strategies for young children. Start applying these meal-prep best practices today to improve child health, regulatory compliance, and caregiver confidence.