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I got my daycare to do more proteins for breakfast just by mentioning it to them. Not always but often they offer a glob of peanut butter.

I stick to the life threatening stuff. If I saw cashews or pistachios being served, I'd raise a ruckus!

I was a director at a childcare before I had our LO's. So yeah...OMG...marshmallows? The state licensors would have had our heads.
At our daycare -- and in Washington State -- you can fill out a form that lists the foods that you prohibit your child from consuming while at daycare. (Personally, I would have said something about the juice that we served, as well as any sugars/sweets).The daycare then needs to post that list in your child's classroom, the kitchen, and the front office. You can technically sue if they don't follow your orders.
GL! And let me know if you have any questions.

I'd ask them to stop serving my child marshmallows and but not the whole classroom

I'd ask them to stop serving to my child. I think asking them to stop serving items to all children would be a gross overstep of boundaries though.

I follow the PPs and say I'd absolutely ask them not to serve it to my LO. I mean, even if I were to give LO 'treats' - there are so much tastier things than marshmallows. and that's my reason as a slight joke, not even going into my thoughts about choking hazard and how it's a little ball of PURE SUGAR?! good lord.

where do the chocolate chips come in? are they in the same trail mix?

@Mrs. Jacks: @sarac: Agree with both of you ladies.

@Freckles: You won't offend anyone by pointing out that you had no idea that there were marshmallows in the trail mix and you'd prefer that your LO doesn't eat it. You should question it...it's the parents who care who make the differences.

@freckles: agreed

@Freckles: I can't see how that could be offensive. It's nothing personal to them. Maybe you could just word it as a suggestion? Like, "I noticed that there were marshmallows in the trail mix today and never really knew that. Do you have an ingredient list for your snacks? Some parents might want to know about it." And then ask what constitutes as junk food in their policy, and why the marshmallows and chocolate chips aren't on that list.

@Freckles: I agree with @Dandelion's suggestion on how to bring it up. I see nothing wrong with you wanting to know what your child eats during the day. If the trail mix contained peanuts or any other sort of nut, it could be deadly to a child with allergies...so they should really list the ingredients out!

@Freckles: well I hope you didn't think that I was trying to offend with my comment. I just meant that I focus on the big stuff and work around the rest... But that's because we have a big deal life threatening issue.

@Freckles: I can most certainly agree with you that if they felt the need to serve those items they should have been clearly listed on the menu. Absolutely no doubt about it. I do again apologize if I upset you in anyway. I was a bit hot headed today in general so my rant was more of that coming through unfairly towards you.

@Freckles: I wonder if maybe they've relaxed because it's the end of the school year and if the center also has pre-k, maybe things are a little crazy. Not that it's an excuse, but it may mean that it's not a regular occurrence... I hope that's the case so your lo hasn't been having those things often. My daughter is 9 months and I can't imagine her having those things in 3 more months...she's still on purees!
Anyway if it were me I'd maybe ask casually about whether any babies choke on it or something like that...feel them out a little. Maybe you could even bring in a healthy snack if you think they are a little overwhelmed right now. You don't want to come off as "that" parent, but you are the parent and you do pay the bill... FWIW, I've worked not with infants but older children and I would have taken comments ok, but I know there are a lot of teachers who do get offended/territorial. I guess you know your child's daycare provider the best!

@Pumpkinspice: Note that I have no intention to offend, but I do want to reply to your comment. I think sometimes those expectations for organic/home made etc is more self-induced than anything. No one said anything about that being wrong/bad for your child. Just as you have a conviction that it is fine for your child, I know several families (myself included) who believe organic is the best option and it's healthiest to make food at home. We are not wrong for having those convictions. Nor are we forcing them upon anyone else or professing someone else's view to be bad. I wouldn't want anyone to think that just because *I* I don't want to feed my toddler sugar/grains every day, that I'm judging them. That's not it at all. My child, my rules, while I can control it.

I just often feel that that sort of judgment really goes both ways and that's what annoys me. I hate these mommy wars! I really do hope no one has made you feel to be less of a mother because of the food choices you make for your children. Because that is definitely not true. I firmly believe that the foods you choose for your family is a choice only you can make and you have to be 100% okay with it. No guilt. Hope that made sense!