Inclusive Meal Plans

Inclusive Home-Style Cooking

As a family-owned childcare centre, we prioritise providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that promote healthy growth and development in every child. Families do not need to send their children with food, as all meals and snacks are cooked and prepared fresh every day in the centre kitchen.

We follow strict health guidelines to ensure that each meal is not only safe but also packed with the nutrients needed to support physical and cognitive growth. Our nutritious meal plans include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and other essential nutrients that fuel children’s energy, helping them stay active and focused during their early childhood education and play-based learning activities.

As a family-owned childcare centre, we believe in clear communication with families and transparency about the meals provided to their children. Parents are notified daily about what their child ate, including the servings they received, so you can be confident in the nutrition your child is receiving. Additionally, our healthy meal menu is proudly displayed in the centre for families to see and review the variety of nutritious meals served each day. Our healthy eating program is designed to instil positive eating habits from an early age, ensuring children develop a love for nutritious food. By providing these well-balanced meals, we support children’s ability to focus, engage, and thrive in their early childhood education journey.

Our Centre Cook, Miss Tara, carefully creates home-style food for the children each day. She interacts with the children and is very well known for making amazing child-friendly food. She does a fantastic job at helping the children feel at home, by openly cooking and preparing meals each day. it is a real treat to have Miss Tara on the team, as her love for cooking for children has flourished throughout her years at the centre. The children are always excited for what she has to prepare!

In addition to providing nutritious meals, we believe in the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise is integrated into our daily routine, from outdoor play to our weekly Happy Feet fitness program. These activities help children build strength, coordination, and motor skills while fostering a lifelong love for staying active. At Piney Lakes Childcare, we are dedicated to nurturing healthy children who are physically and mentally prepared for the challenges ahead. Our approach to health and nutrition is designed to give every child the best possible start in life, setting them up for a bright and successful future.