Food Allergy Policy

In response to the increasing rates of allergies among children, Morrow is a peanut free school. Because allergic reactions can come on rapidly and be life-threatening, we need everyone’s cooperation in preventing an incident. The following gives more detail as to how we can work together to keep our kids healthy and safe.

For all classes

• We will have peanut/tree nut -free snacks.

If a child/children in your class has a food allergy (peanuts, tree nuts or other)

• We will work together to make snack time safe and enjoyable for all.
• Please use the class meeting early in the year to collectively come up with snack ideas that are safe, healthy and enjoyable for all kids in the class.
• Check the labels of snacks before you bring them in. Check the ingredients and look for warning or safety notices (usually near the ingredients) such as “Contains nuts” or “Wheat free” or “Processed in a facility that processes nuts.”
• Be aware that many organic brands that are usually considered healthy options for children may be processed in smaller facilities that also process nuts.

If your child has allergies

• Let the teacher know immediately.
• Please share a list of safe and unsafe foods with the class, including specific brands if applicable.
• If needed, make sure the teacher has an epi-pen for your child.
• If you are not comfortable with snack arrangements, talk to the teacher.
• We encourage you to help us to educate the teachers and other parents on reading labels and identifying risks.

For the optional lunch time programs (lunch together, music, art)

• We encourage you to send in a lunch without peanut butter, but we understand that children can be picky eaters.
• Let the coordinator or instructor know if your child has allergies.
• We have two tables for lunch and will make sure that those with peanut butter and those with allergies sit at separate tables.

Food allergies are a serious issue and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all of our children. We encourage parents to share restrictions, concerns and to ask questions. For more information about snacks, see our Snack Guidelines.  

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to talk to our Health Officer, Director, or any Board Member.