Nursery Nutrition

Nursery Nutrition

The sharing of food and drink plays an important part in the social life of Colourbox nurseries. We are especially proud of the way in which our nutrition practice is integrated into all areas of the nurseries, providing a positive influence on the children’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards food and a healthy lifestyle, including oral health.

Our talented cooks prepare all meals fresh on site daily, taking allergies, family preference and cultural requirements into account. We provide a healthy, low sugar and low salt menu (sample below) comprising breakfast, 2 course lunch, tea and snacks, with water and milk throughout the day. We recognise the importance of encouraging a daily selection of fruit and vegetables and we promote the ‘5-Alive’ project and we also refer to the “Voluntary Food and Drink Guidelines for Early Years Settings in England”. Our menus also include recipes from other countries and link into the Montessori cultural curriculum. Our older children have been involved in trialling the British Nutrition Foundation’s cookery course for early years.

During your child’s journey with us we also promote good eating skills and table manners. Staff and children eat together and children are encouraged to use real cutlery and crockery as soon as they are able to do so. Wherever possible, children are encouraged to participate in the preparation of food to ensure that they feel involved. As an example, children often cook food for nursery snack, e.g. baking bread; picking blackberries and making jam.  Your child will be provided with their own toothbrush and will be encouraged to brush their teeth after meals, putting into practice the skills that they learn through our oral health guidance.

In addition to drinks and snacks, each child has their own named water bottle (with a photograph of them) and is encouraged to drink frequently through the day to keep their brains and bodies hydrated.

Homemade Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack
Lunch Chicken and leek pasta with a selection of vegetables. Berry blast semolina Cottage pie with broccoli and cauliflower. Yoghurt Sausage casserole with a selection of vegetables. Bananas and custard Cheese and tomato quiche with salad and vegetables. Rice pudding Fish pie topped with creamy mash potato with a selection of green vegetables. Yoghurt
Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack
Tea A selection of finger food with salad, fruit, cake or biscuits A selection of finger food with salad, fruit, cake or biscuits A selection of finger food with salad, fruit, cake or biscuits A selection of finger food with salad, fruit, cake or biscuits A selection of finger food with salad, fruit, cake or biscuits