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It is well known that in the early years of the child’s development eating habits and tastes are formed for life. At Tootsies your child will be introduced to a wide range of fresh stimulating flavours which will help to establish healthy eating pattern.
At Tootsies we believe that meal times should be a happy, social occasion for staff and children alike. Positive interactions should be shared at these times and enjoyed. Tootsies Private Day Nursery Ltd is committed to offering children healthy, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks which meet individual’s needs and requirements.
Our chef comes with over 13 years experience and is qualified to NVQ level 3 in catering. The menus are designed by the chef to include all dietary requirement and needs; they are rotated over a 4 weekly cycle and reviewed quarterly. All meals are prepared daily utilising fresh seasonal vegetables wherever possible.
Children receive a balanced and healthy breakfast, midday meal, tea and three daily snacks attending a full day at the nursery, menus are planned in advance, rotated regularly and reflect cultural diversity and variation. These are displayed for parents to view. Menus include five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables per day.
Individual dietary requirements are respected. We gather information from parents regarding their children’s dietary needs including any allergies. Where appropriate we will carry out a risk assessment in the case of allergies and work alongside parents to put into place an individual diet plan for children.
Meal and snack times are organised so that they are social occasions in which children and staff participate in small groups. During meals and snack times children are encouraged to use manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' and conversation is encouraged.
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