Stop rebuilding your CACFP claim from scratch every month
Neztio logs meals as your staff serves them, tracks free/reduced/paid eligibility per child, and generates a ready-to-submit monthly claim. No spreadsheets. No re-entry.
CACFP should not be a second job
3-5 hours every month on paperwork
Most directors assemble their monthly CACFP claim manually: printing meal sheets, cross-referencing attendance, tallying counts by eligibility category. That time belongs in the classroom.
One error can trigger an audit
A meal count that does not match attendance, a missed eligibility expiration, or a duplicate log can result in disallowed claims and reimbursement clawbacks.
Other platforms charge $200+ for CACFP
Procare includes CACFP in their enterprise tier. Brightwheel does not offer claim generation at all. Neztio includes full CACFP tracking on every plan.
From first meal to filed claim
Build your food library
Add food items tagged with USDA component categories (milk, grain, fruit/vegetable, meat/alternate) and allergen information. Start with our pre-built library of 24 common items.
Create weekly templates
Build menu templates with real-time compliance badges that show whether each meal meets CACFP component requirements. Assign templates to classrooms with one click or in bulk.
Log meals daily
Staff log meals with items pre-filled from the assigned menu. Allergen warnings flag conflicts before serving. Neztio automatically cross-references attendance to catch absent children and duplicates.
Generate your claim
At month-end, one click generates your complete claim with totals by meal type and eligibility category. Export to CSV for your state agency or sponsor.
The only platform in its price range with built-in CACFP support
Most childcare software either ignores CACFP or locks it behind enterprise pricing. Neztio includes it because centers that serve USDA-funded meals deserve better tools, not bigger bills.
Common questions about CACFP tracking
Does Neztio replace my paper CACFP forms?
Yes. All required fields are captured digitally: meal type, children served, eligibility category, service time, and attendance status. You can export your monthly claim data as a CSV.
What if I have mixed eligibility children in the same classroom?
Eligibility is tracked per child, not per classroom. Free, reduced, and paid categories are managed individually with determination and expiration dates.
Does it work with my existing attendance setup?
Yes. CACFP meal logs pull directly from your Neztio attendance data. If a child is not checked in, the system flags the meal automatically.
What happens if I miss a meal entry?
The system flags gaps before claim generation. You can backfill entries with a note explaining the late entry.
Can I plan menus ahead of time?
Yes. Build weekly menu templates from your food library, assign them to classrooms via the calendar, and use bulk assign to cover multiple rooms and days at once. Staff see planned items when logging meals.
Claim submission formats vary by state. Always verify output with your state agency or sponsoring organization before submitting.
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Related reading: Complete CACFP Software Guide · Meal Planning for Daycare Centers
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