Meals
At Honeybear we pride ourselves on the healthy menus we offer. We are dedicated to providing fresh, well balanced meals that not only look and taste great but provide lots of nourishment. We believe a healthy start with the right diet is vital to a child's well being and long term health. Our snack and meal times are a social experience where independence and new skills are developed.
Children sit together in their family groups with their key worker. Staff promote healthy eating and have positive influences not only on nutrition but also in developing the attitudes children have towards food and healthy eating. Older children are encouraged to help set the table in preparation for lunch and serve themselves when possible. All children are encouraged to make choices and try new foods.
Our nursery has a qualified cook on site that uses fresh ingredients to create home made meals all of which are carefully planned to meet each Childs individual needs and special dietary requirements.
We have a six weekly menu which rotates every week.
Examples of meals served in nursery include:
Breakfast
Breakfast is offered from 7.00am - 8.45am
A variety of whole grain cereals, toast with a choice of healthy spreads or fresh fruit.
Snack
We have continuous snack offered throughout the morning and afternoon sessions it consists of a choice of fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, dried fruit or breadsticks.
Lunch
Lunch is served at 11.45am
Deep filled shepherd's pie
Roast chicken with oven roasted parsnips, mashed potato and gravy
Cous cous with Mediterranean vegetables
Tea
Tea is served at 3.45pm
Sandwiches with a choice of filling
Baked potato with a choice of fillings
Home made thick vegetable soup with crusty bread
Lunch and tea are followed by a light pudding, for example fresh fruit salad, yoghurt or homemade rice pudding.
Vegetarian options are available daily. Milk and water is available freely throughout the day.
We monitor our menu by taking the children and parents comments and suggestions into account.