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  1. NEW! MinuteMenuHX is being moved to KidKare

    Last Updated: 05/09/2024 in Release Notes
    Click Here to login to KidKare. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at  support@kidkare.com   or go to  KidKare Support Page   to receive any help you might need. ...

  2. May 2024

    Last Updated: 05/09/2024 in Release Notes
    May 2024 UPDATED - Non-Discrimination statement has been updated with the correct USDA link on EF/IEFs for all states. FIXED - Whole Grain checkbox was removed from the Non Infant menu unexpectedly.  This has been fixed. FIXED - Ad...

  3. Enter Direct Entry Claims

    Last Updated: 05/08/2024 in Process & Manage Claims Process Direct Entry Claims
    Use the Direct Entry feature in Minute Menu HX to process hand-written claims forms for those providers who do not claim online via KidKare. When you use Direct Entry, you must still process menu foods by hand and examine the nutritional compon...

  4. Understand the Billing Structure

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Billing Information
    This article provides comprehensive guidance for KidKare by Minute Menu’s billing structure, processes, and how you can reconcile and dispute invoices. You can also direct all billing inquiries to our Finance team at finance@kidka...

  5. Customize the KidKare Welcome Letter

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Get Started
    You can customize the welcome letter sent to your providers when you first enroll them in your sponsorship. By default, this letter contains: A brief, introductory message. A link to allow the provider to log in and reset their password. Get sta...

  6. Three-Year Record Keeping Requirements

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Get Started
    Per USDA regulations, family child care providers must keep three (3) full fiscal years' worth of records in their homes. These records are meant to be available for state and federal reviewers. See the full memo for more information. Depen...

  7. Monthly Processes with KidKare

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Get Started
    KidKare allows providers to record claims in two (2) different formats: Online via KidKare Handwritten Forms These claims can be processed in four (4) ways: online, manually, or via Direct Entry. In addition to the tasks listed in...

  8. Create Food Rules

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Manage Foods & Menus Manage Your Food List
    Create food rules that dictate how often a food is served or what foods can be served together. These are referred to as food frequency and food combination rules. Watch the video below, or click a link to jump to a specific rule type. Adding...

  9. Create Food Categories

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Manage Foods & Menus Manage Your Food List
    Categorize your foods to make it easier for your providers to select them when entering menus. These categories are also included on your food chart. Watch the video below, or click a link on the table of contents to jump to a specific food categ...

  10. Limit Juice

    Last Updated: 05/02/2024 in Manage Foods & Menus Manage Your Food List
    Juices are limited to once per day for non-infants and not allowed at all for infants. As such, you need to ensure that you do the following: Mark all juices as juice in the food tool. Ensure that all juices are set to Disallow for infants. E...
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