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Healthy Eating Policy
Homemade, Wholesome Food
At Munro House Nursery we understand the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle. We aim to do this through offering, varied and well balanced menus, offering health promoting activities and participating in the ‘Smile Too’ programme.
Meals are prepared on a daily basis by our nursery chef with the high majority of our meals being completely homemade e.g. potato wedges, fish cakes etc. A weekly menu will normally include a meat dish, a chicken dish, a pasta dish, a fish dish and a soup, with a vegetarian option available each day. Fruit and/ or vegetables make up part of each main meal and children’s specific dietary requirements and/ or allergies are recorded and on display in the kitchen areas. If a child refuses lunch, an alternative will be offered.
Afternoon snack may be something sweet at times as the children do not have a dessert after lunch. This is only on occasion and is accompanied by something savoury. Milk and water are offered regularly throughout the day and older children can access water independently. We aim to make meal times an enjoyable and social time.
‘Nutritional Guidance for Early Years’ and ‘Adventures in Foodland’
‘Nutritional Guidance for Early Years’ and ‘Adventures in Foodland’ influence menu planning and staff who are involved in food preparation all have ‘Elementary Food Hygiene’ certificates. HACCP guidelines and documents are followed in terms of monitoring temperatures, kitchen cleanliness and infection control procedures. The establishment is inspected by Environmental Health Officials.
Celebrations and special occasions
Parents/ carers are welcome to bring in a birthday cake for their child’s birthday if they wish. On these occasions the nursery will provide a savoury snack to accompany this.
During celebrations/ special occasions the nursery may offer children some ‘treats’ along with a savoury snack. On some of these occasions we may also deviate from the planned menu e.g. Chinese New Year, Christmas etc.
A copy of the nursery menus is available in the reception areas of both buildings for all to view.
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Chunky leek and potato soup with bread and butter | Hot and flakey sausage rolls | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Cauliflower and macaroni cheese served with baked beans | A selection of cereals with fresh milk | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Chicken and vegetable fried rice | Pita pockets filled with tuna mayonnaise | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Creamy fish and potato bake topped with melting cheddar cheese | Hot dog sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Sausage casserole served with creamy mash | A selection of fruits with natural yoghurt | Hot buttered toast |
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Homemade tomato soup served with cheese sandwiches | Hot and flakey sausage rolls | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Pasta Bolognaise | Carrot, cucumber and bread sticks with dip | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Country vegetable and puff pastry bake | Crackers with cream cheese | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Mixed vegetable risotto with chunky pieces of fish | Ham sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Chicken and vegetable noodle stir fry | A selection of fruits with natural yoghurt | Hot buttered toast |
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Broccoli and cauliflower cheese with puff pastry and baked beans | A selection of cereals and fresh milk | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Mince in a rich gravy sauce served with mixed vegetables and potatoes | Cheese sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Tomato and pepper penne pasta | Pita pockets filled with tuna mayonnaise | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Sausage rolls | Hot dog sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Homemade potato and fish cakes smothered in spaghetti | A selection of fresh fruits | Hot buttered toast |
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Tuna and spinach pasta | Crackers with cream cheese | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Moussaka and tortilla chips | Carrot, cucumber and bread sticks with dip | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Chicken casserole served with boiled potatoes | Hot dog sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Homemade vegetable soup served with bread and butter | Crispy sausage rolls | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Sliced chicken with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable and gravy | Mixed fruit with natural yoghurt | Hot buttered toast |
Fresh milk or water is available to children throughout the day and is always served with meals. Planned snacks may very at times. We may occasionally alter planned lunches in order for us to offer children products when they are at their freshest.
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Carrot and lentil soup with cheese sandwiches | Crispy sausage rolls | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Sweet and sour chicken with boiled rice | A selection of cereals drenched in ice cold milk | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Potato, ham and mushroom pie topped with melting cheese | Pita pockets filled with tuna mayonnaise | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Fisherman´s pie served with baked beans | Chicken sandwiches | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Lasagne served with a side of garlic bread Vegetarian option: Vegetable lasagne served with garlic bread on the side | Mixed fruit with natural yoghurt | Hot buttered toast |
Morning snack | Lunch | Afternoon snack | Late afternoon snack | |
Monday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Baked potatoes with a selection of fillings (tuna mayo, beans, etc.) | Carrot, cucumber and bread sticks with dip | Hot buttered toast |
Tuesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Mixed vegetable couscous | Rolls with cold meats | Hot buttered toast |
Wednesday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Chicken curry served with boiled rice and naan bread | Crackers with cream cheese | Hot buttered toast |
Thursday | A selection of fresh fruit and a cup of ice cold water or fresh milk | Homemade hearty minestrone soup with croutons | Crispy sausage rolls | Hot buttered toast |
Friday | Cereal with fresh milk | Corned beef hash | A selection of fresh fruit | Hot buttered toast |