Meals

I am happy to provide meals for the children in my care all costs are included in the fee. Alternatively parents may choose to supply a packed lunch for their child.

I am happy to accommodate any dietary requests and would ask that you advise me of your requirements.

We all sit down together at the table to eat. All children are encouraged to eat and drink independently from an early age. Booster seats/highchair and appropriate cutlery are supplied for younger children.

Most meals are home made. Menu choices will be discussed with the children and they will be encouraged to try new things, but they will never be forced to eat something they don’t like.

My menu includes recipes from all other the world this helps the children to learn about other people’s countries and cultures.

The children are encouraged to assist in food preparation when appropriate. We often make healthy fresh fruit smoothies, fruit jellies, biscuits and cakes.

I ask that parents supply all formula/expressed milk and bottles for younger babies. I am happy to supply homemade pureed meals for a weaning baby, but appreciate that most parents prefer to supply their own food.

Please see below for an example of the type of food and drink that I offer.

A menu plan will be arranged each week and given to each parent so that they are aware of what the children will be eating. I also have a folder that holds all my recipes; this folder is available for parents to view on request.

MENU EXAMPLE

Breakfast – 8.00am – 9.00am

3 Bears Porridge (recipe available)

Boiled egg and soldiers

Crumpets

French toast cut outs (recipe available)

Raisin toast fingers (recipe available)

Toast with yeast or jam

Weetabix and Banana (recipe available)

Various Cereals

All breakfasts will be served with either a glass of water or a glass of fresh fruit juice.

Lunch – 12.00am – 1.00pm

Baked beans on toast

Omelette

Open toasted sandwich (i.e. cheese and tomato)

Various sandwiches (i.e. cream cheese and cucumber, egg mayonnaise) with cucumber sticks and baby tomatoes

Scrambled egg on toast

All lunches will be served with a glass of water, a piece of fruit and a yoghurt or fromage frais.

Dinner – 5.00PM – 6.00PM

Beef Tacos with salad (recipe available)

Chicken satay and vegetable skewers with rice (recipe available)

Crunchy chicken fingers with potato wedges and beans (recipe available)

Fish and oven chips (recipe available)

Homemade burgers in a bun and salad (recipe available)

Lasagne (cheese, tomato and spinach) with garlic bread and salad (recipe available)

Meatballs and pasta (recipe available)

Mini bean and veggie enchiladas (recipe available)

Shepherds Pie with vegetables (recipe available)

Thai style chicken and noodles (recipe available)

Tomato sauce with hidden vegetables pasta (recipe available)

Various jacket potatoes with salad:

Cheese and Beans, Tuna and Sweet corn, (recipe available), Vegetable and Cheese (recipe available)

Various omelettes with salad:

Cheese, Ham or bacon, (recipe available) Mushroom (recipe available), Spanish (recipe available)

Vegetable curry and rice (recipe available)

All dinners will be served with a glass of water, and a dessert (please see below for examples).

Desserts

Chocolate dipped fruit (recipe available)

Fruit salad (recipe available)

Jelly boats (recipe available)

Ice cream

Mish mash meringue (recipe available)

Peach melba delight (recipe available)

Pear, apple and raspberry crumble with custard or ice cream (recipe available)

Snacks (mid morning 10.30am and mid afternoon 3.30pm)

Cheese cubes

Dried fruit

Fresh fruit skewers (recipe available)

Raisins

Raw vegetables sticks

Various homemade biscuits:

Chocolate biscuit squares (recipe available)

Raisin and oatmeal biscuits (recipe available)

Shortbread cookies (recipe available)

White choc button cookies (recipe available)

Various homemade cakes and muffins:

Fairy cake (recipe available)

Banana muffin (recipe available)

Chocolate orange mini muffins (recipe available)

All snacks will be served with a drink (please see below for examples).

Drinks

Fruit juice, milk, water

Fresh fruit smoothies (recipe available)

Homemade milkshakes (recipe available)

Hot chocolate

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