Food & Nutrition
All drinks, meals and snacks are included in the daily fee, and are freshly prepared and cooked on site.
Fruit and vegetables are delivered fresh to our door. We ensure that we provide a minimum of the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day for each child through our nutritious and varied menu. Daily menus are displayed on the notice board.
All meals are prepared freshly each day by our in-house cook. Meals are carefully chosen not only for their nutritional value but also for their popularity. Meals are pureed if required for our very youngest children. It is important to inform us of any known food allergies your child may have – we cater for all dietary needs.
Children often partake in baking / cooking activities of all kinds (not just sugary treats). We choose our ingredients together and use substitutes to meet dietary requirements of children where necessary, to ensure inclusion for all.
Please call us to tell us about any dietary requirements your child may have 0115 9331933.
Frequently asked questions
At what times will my child eat?
Food times:
Breakfast – Served until 8.45 am
Mid-morning snack – 10am
Lunch – Served at 12.00 pm
Tea – Served at 4.00pm
My baby is weaning, what will be provided?
Babies who are weaning are served freshly pureed meals created individually to suit each child.
Will my child be provided with a drink?
Fresh drinking water is available at all times.
Water is offered with meals.
Our babies receive milk or pure water as required.
What if my child has a food allergy or intolerance?
Our food is cooked daily on site, using fresh ingredients. Food intolerances and allergies can be catered for. Pleased ensure our team are aware before your child starts with us so that the appropriate food can be prepared. We are able to use substitutes to ensure inclusion for all children.
Curriculum
Practical Life
This area prepares the child indirectly for all other areas of the Curriculum with order, concentration, confidence, co-ordination and independence. Exercises support fine motor manipulation, care of self skills and care of the environment.
Sensorial
Through exploration of the various materials of changeable dimensions, colours, shapes, sizes, textures, geometry, smell and taste – all of the faculties of intelligence are developed.
Mathematics
The sense of touch provides concrete experiences of number, ordering, addition and subtraction. Children will learn the names, link quantity and numerals, be introduced to odd and even and consolidate learning through memory of number.
Language & Literacy
The early years are a sensitive period for language development. Children learn to understand expression and intonation, rhythm and rhyme. They gain an awareness of sounds in spoken language.
Cultural
