Meals
The Berry Patch Preschool Advocates Proper Nutrition and Diet for Kids
- Breakfast (7am – 8am)
- Morning tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Late snack (5pm)
Healthy Meals for Kids
At The Berry Patch Preschool and Long Day Care Centre, preparing healthy food for school is as important as providing educational supplies. All meals for toddlers and babies are made fresh each day at the centre by our trained cooks. Menus have been designed based on the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Munch and Move Guidelines. This is to ensure that meals are nutritious and appetising while encompassing all food groups and cultural differences.
Menus are displayed in the foyer for both the current week and the following week.
Management of Allergies/Dietary Requirements
Please note on your child’s enrolment form if your child has allergies to any foods, or specific dietary requirements.. A meeting will then be arranged with the Director and Cook to accommodate your requests.
The centre takes many steps to prevent children from being exposed to their allergens or foods they are unable to eat. We adhere to the following guidelines:
- High allergen foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and kiwis are not served at the centre.
- A daily allergy or dietary requirement record is available in the kitchen and is used to guide safe food handling and preparation. The record is updated as the children’s needs change.
- Meals and beverage for children with allergies or dietary requirements are served on specially coloured dinnerware. Their meals are served prior to the standard meals.
- Children with allergies or dietary requirements have a personal placemat detailing their needs for each day they attend.
