Meal counts at the table
Record meals and snacks by type as they are served, tied to the children in attendance.
Food Program (CACFP)
CACFP food program support, built in
Meal counts, menus, eligibility paperwork and claim-ready worksheets in the same system you already use for attendance and enrollment.
What you get
Food Program (CACFP), without the busywork
Menus and meal patterns
Plan menus and check them against meal pattern requirements before the week starts.
Eligibility paperwork
Track enrollment and income eligibility forms for each child, with reminders when they need renewing.
Production records
Keep food production records alongside your menus.
Claim-ready worksheets
Monthly worksheets organized for review. You or your sponsor review and submit the claim.
Purchasing tie-in
The AI Assistant can turn menus into draft grocery orders.
How it works
Simple from day one
- 1
Set up menus
Plan menus and the system checks them against meal patterns.
- 2
Count meals
Teachers record meals as they are served.
- 3
Prepare the claim
Review the monthly worksheet, then submit through your usual process.
Questions
Common questions
Is Child Care Orbit a CACFP sponsor?
No. Orbit is software that helps you keep CACFP records organized. Whether you participate independently or through a sponsoring organization, the claim is reviewed and submitted by you or your sponsor.
Does Orbit submit claims to the state?
No. Orbit prepares organized worksheets. Submission stays with your center or your sponsor.
Which states does this support?
CACFP is a federal USDA program run by a state agency in each state, and record rules can vary. Ask us about your state during your demo.
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