Ages 2+ Can Have Whole and 2% Milk Starting June 8, 2026!

On Friday, May 8, the Federal Register announced that whole and 2% milk will be allowed for ages 2 and older effective June 8, 2026. Sites must:

• Continue to serve unflavored whole milk to one-year-olds.
• Serve unflavored milk (whole, 2%/reduced fat, 1%/low fat, 0%/fat free/skim) to ages 1-5. 
• Serve milk (whole, 2%/reduced fat, 1%/low fat, 0%/fat free/skim) to ages 6 and older. Ages 6+ can have flavored milk; Centers must note this in the "Menu Notes" section. Homes must contact the office to let us know they are serving flavored milk.

A2 Infant Formula Recall

The a2 Milk Company is recalling three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula. The affected batches may contain cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The affected batches have "use by" dates of 7/15/2026, 1/21/2027, and 1/15/2027. The recalled products have batch numbers of: 2210269454, 2210324609, and 2210321712. The product was sold at Meijer, on Amazon, and the a2 company's website. Consumers should return any recalled formula to the place it was purchased for a refund or throw it out.  

Be Ready for Your Next Visit!

The USDA, the Illinois State Board of Education, or Day Care Resouces could make an unannounced monitoring visit at ANY time!

Be ready for your next visit from DCR, ISBE and/or USDA monitor(s). Make sure:

• your records are up-to-date,
• all children are enrolled,
• to notify DCR if you are serving a meal/snack off site (ex. field trip),
• to ask for ID for any unfamiliar monitors. Click on "view" for a list of ISBE monitors.