first time in punta cana - need AI resort for fam with 2 young kids

We have 2 kids, almost 5 and 7, so looking for a place that will offer fun for them - like playgrounds and water slides and toys, but not at the extreme teenager level.

must be on the beach

food quality is REALLY important - we are from nyc. need variety for the kids, since no one likes the same thing - and reading review has made me nervous that we might get sick? I love fresh salads and don't think I can go a week without eating them. Is it really that bad or reviews are exaggerated?

a beautiful resort with lots of shade and loungers is also a necessity, as we will burn otherwise :)

friendly service is hopeful too, especially to the children, but we are not the type to need a lot from staff except directions sometimes :)