To provide children with meals and snacks that are age appropriate, safe, appetizing, nutritional and varied. Taking into account children’s social development and culture diversity.

1. Menus will take into account different age groups.
2. Staff preparing food will complete an accredited Food Handlers course.
3. All staff involved in food preparation will understand the principles of hygiene.
4. Food will be stored and served at safe temperatures.
5. Menus will be cyclic and seasonal, incorporating fresh vegetables and fruit.
6. Menus will be planned using the Dietary guidelines for children.
7. Recipes and food awareness activities will be chosen from a variety of cultures.
8. Special occasions will be celebrated with culturally appropriate food.
9. Staff will actively participate at meal times, sharing the same food with children.
10. Water will be available at all times.
11. Children will wash their hands prior to eating or handling food.
12. Meal times will include discussion on food.
13. Food will not be used as a form of punishment either be its provision or denial
14. Parents will be advised if their child is not eating well.
15. Parents of children on special diets will be asked to provide details of food needs.
16. Parents will be discouraged from bringing lollies or sweets for their child
17. Children will be given the opportunity to grow vegetables.

• Delicious home cooked meals.
• Six weeks rotating menu.
• Fresh fruit daily.
• Breakfast served between 7:30 - 7:45am
• Morning & afternoon teas.
• All drinks provided (except baby formula)
• Special diets catered for.
• Cultural needs respected.
• Special occasions celebrated.