Nurturing Bodies & Growing Minds Through Healthy Eating
At Craigard Nursery, we are dedicated to promoting healthy eating habits in children. Following the “Setting the Table” nutritional standards, we provide balanced meals and snacks that support early childhood development. Teaching children about the importance of healthy food choices helps shape lifelong positive eating habits.
Nutritious Meals for Every Age Group
- Ages 2–5 years (pre-school funded children): Children enjoy hot, healthy lunches prepared by local High School Kitchens and delivered fresh daily. Our weekly rotating menu ensures a variety of flavors and keeps mealtimes exciting.
- Children under 2 years: Parents are encouraged to provide balanced, nutritious packed meals, giving the youngest learners a healthy start.
What Makes Our Nursery Meals Healthy
At Craigard Nursery, our approach to child nutrition combines delicious meals, active learning, and healthy lifestyle education, ensuring your child develops healthy habits that last a lifetime.
- Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily
- Low in fat, salt, and sugar for healthy growth
- A wide variety of flavors, textures, and smells
- Four-week rotating seasonal menus for variety and fun
- Water, milk, and fresh fruit available between meals
- Encouragement to avoid ultra-processed foods and make healthy choices
Sample Menu
BREAKFAST
Choice of Porridge Oats, Healthy Cereals, Fruit, Yoghurt
LUNCH
Tasty Veggie & Lamb Stew with Crusty Bread, Fruit Slices
AFTERNOON TEA
Choice of fruit, Rice Cakes, Crackers & Cheese, Sliced Ham
Hands-On Learning in Our Nursery Garden
Our nursery features a growing garden where children can see how vegetables grow, participate in harvesting, and even help prepare them into nutritionally balanced meals. This interactive learning experience encourages children to take an active role in mealtime and fosters curiosity about food and wellbeing.
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