Children are divided into four groups, each sitting around a table with a parent.

The parents reads two or three books. One parent is a floater who fills in where needed and delivers snack trays to the other four parent/child groups

Snacks consist of a carbohydrate, a protein, a vegetable or fruit group, and juice. Special dietary needs of each children are noted and special care is taken to ensure any food allergies are accounted for.

The children actively participate in serving the foods and beverages. The parent engages the children in conversations, developing their social skills and appropriate table manners.

Children learn to clean up after themselves when they finish their snack. They also learn the difference between biodegradable/compostable waste, recyclables, and trash. CVPNS participates in the CVUSD green food waste recycling program.