Rule 15-11-55-1.24.9 - Nutrition Parents of children being cared for in an hourly child care facility shall be informed in writing of the availability of meals and the following requirements:
1. When a child is in a facility for three or more hours, a snack shall be provided.2. Children under five years of age will be provided snacks on request, regardless of the length of time spent in the facility.3. At regular meal times, all children present shall be offered a meal. Regular meal times are defined as follows: a. Breakfast - between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.b. Lunch - between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.c. Supper - between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.4. All meals shall meet the nutritional standards prescribed in Appendix "C" Minimum Standards for Nutritional Care in Child Care Facilities.15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-1.24.9
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-20-8.