Meals
At mid-morning we provide sugar-free orange squash, whole milk or water. Children attending the Baby Unit should supply their own drinks if different from the above. We have a 'Hydration Station' installed in our main building providing the opportunity for all children (2.5-5yrs) to have access to water throughout the day.
Lunch is available for all children attending a full day, the week's menu can be found on the notice board. The four-weekly menu is varied and nutritionally-balanced with no additives wherever possible. A typical week will include meals such as Roast Dinner, Fish Pie, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Chicken Curry, Homemade sausage rolls and Casseroles. All meals are freshly cooked daily; meat, fruit and vegetables are delivered weekly by local suppliers Woods Fresh Foods of Coxheath and David Catt & Sons of Boughton Monchelsea. We can cater for children with food allegies or specific dietary needs on request. Our kitchen has been rated as category FIVE STARS by Maidstone Borough Council www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk
We also have facilities to heat meals brought from home for young babies. The children are encouraged to feed themselves when appropriate but staff are always on hand to assist. Older children are encouraged to use a spoon and fork and drink from an open cup in order to prepare them for the Nursery.
Children staying for tea can expect to enjoy a varied menu. This may include sandwiches, toast, crumpets, muffins, bagels, teacakes, pizza, sausage rolls, fruit and yogurt.