Mealtimes are an important part of the nursery day. Our practitioners sit with the children, encourage conversation, model positive eating behaviours and help children develop good table manners in a calm, supportive way.
Children are encouraged to make choices, serve themselves where appropriate, pour drinks and develop self-feeding skills. These everyday routines help build confidence, coordination and independence.
Our food routines are carefully planned to support children’s health, development and enjoyment of mealtimes.
Meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site each day.
Children are supported to build positive attitudes towards food.
Meals are adapted for individual dietary, cultural and allergy needs.
Children learn to make choices, pour drinks and serve themselves.
All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site each day using carefully planned seasonal menus.
Our menus include cultural flavours and dishes from around the world, encouraging children to explore new tastes and experiences.
Menus are designed to offer children a nutritionally balanced and varied diet.
Children are introduced to different flavours, dishes and food experiences.
Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day and served with meals and snacks.
Our menus are planned to meet the voluntary Eat Better, Start Better food and drink guidelines and have been reviewed by the Early Start Nutrition team.
Our practitioners have completed Early Start Nutrition EYFS food and nutrition training for infants and toddlers.
Training covers healthy eating habits, meal routines, portion sizes, drinks and vitamin recommendations.
Breakfast, lunch and tea are provided daily, with healthy snacks offered mid-morning and afternoon.
Children are supported with regular meals, snacks and drinks throughout the nursery day.
Children receive freshly prepared meals each day, with healthy mid-morning and afternoon snacks.
Children receive free cow’s milk each day, with oat and soya alternatives available for children with allergies.
We provide free formula milk for children up to 12 months from our approved list.
Meals are thoughtfully adapted to meet individual dietary, cultural and allergy requirements. We work closely with parents so children can enjoy safe and suitable meals at nursery.
Detailed allergen cards are available for each meal and can be viewed at any time.
Children’s medical, dietary, cultural and allergy needs are recorded and catered for appropriately.
We maintain open communication with families around food, allergies, weaning and preferences.
We understand that every baby’s weaning journey is unique. Our practitioners work closely with parents to monitor new foods, allergens, textures and individual stages of development.
Meals are prepared as purée, mashed, lumpy, textured or baby-led weaning, depending on each child.
Babies are seated safely in highchairs or stable sitters, with practitioners feeding at the child’s level.
Babies are encouraged to explore finger foods and self-feeding when developmentally ready.
Healthy eating, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships are woven throughout our curriculum through play, planned activities and meaningful daily experiences.
We are committed to nurturing happy, healthy and confident children, giving them the best start in life.
Wellbeing is the foundation for learning. When children and adults feel emotionally secure and supported, they are more able to thrive.
Each room includes a calm and relaxation area with books and sensory resources.
Children are supported to recognise, name and express their emotions in age-appropriate ways.
Practitioners use consistent positive behaviour approaches and offer additional support when needed.
Staff wellbeing is essential to delivering high-quality outcomes for children. Little Cherubs has trained Wellness Ambassadors who help support a positive, emotionally aware working environment.
Trained team members promote positive attitudes towards mental health in the workplace.
Staff can access resources including mental health support, counselling, GP appointments and wellbeing tools.
When our staff feel supported and balanced, our children benefit from calm, confident practitioners.
Louise works at our Shortlands branch and is responsible for the daily preparation of meals, menu planning, allergen awareness and quality control of food across both nurseries.
With decades of catering experience, Louise brings knowledge, creativity and care to our nursery menus, helping children enjoy nutritious meals that support their development.
The best way to understand our approach is to visit us. We would be happy to talk through our menus, mealtime routines, allergies, baby weaning and how we support children’s wellbeing.
Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre-School.
Registered in England and Wales at 50-52 Shortlands Rd, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0JP.
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