Healthy Eating and Good Oral Health
Eating Healthy & Good Oral Health
At Ministars we follow the Family Food First guidance along with The Children’s Food Trust, following the Eat Better, Start Better Programme as well as the Healthy Smiles award. In line with this guidance we provide
These percentages are based on the idea that children need to eat more regularly during the day as that is when they are using most of their energy.
The food is freshly prepared and homemade which has a balance of protein, dairy, carbs and fruit and vegetables. We recognise our influence on children’s food intake and eating behaviour and we encourage our children to try new foods and to sit down at the table and share food together. The older children are encouraged to serve themselves and tidy away their dishes.
Morning Meals
BREAKFAST 20%
A special of the day
A choice of cereals and toast
A choice of milk or water
Morning snacks (10%)
A variety of healthy snacks
A choice of milk or water
Afternoon Meals
LUNCH 30%
Hot dish of the day
Pudding
A choice of milk or water
Afternoon snacks (10%)
A variety of healthy snacks
A choice of milk or water
Late Afternoon Meals
TEA 20%
A two course meal
A choice of milk or water
The children have independent access to water throughout the day.
MiniStars Childcare
Sample Menu
We have a set menu which will include a vegetarian option but if your child has allergies then we will produced an individual menu to suit their dietary needs.
| Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Crumpets 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Water or Milk | Beans and Toast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Water or Milk | Bagels 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Water or Milk | Toasted muffins 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Water or Milk | Pancakes 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Water or Milk |
| Morning Snack | Fruit Bowl With Mixed Fruit 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Crackers With Cheese Spread 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Fruit Bowl With Mixed Fruit 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Cheese Chunks, Breadsticks & Pineapple 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Fruit Bowl With Mixed Fruit 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Lunch | Fish Risotto With Broccoli Pepper 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Sausage With Onion Gravy, Mash Potato & Green Beans 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Cheese & Leek Macaroni With Sweetcorn 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Chicken Casserole With Dumplings & Mixed Vegetables 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Vegetable Pizza With Potato Wedges, Salad & Coleslaw 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Pudding | Passion fruit in plain yoghurt 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Jam roly poly and custard 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Peaches and Cream 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Frozen Yoghurt 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Blueberry Muffin 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Afternoon Snack | Brushetta With Chopped Tomato’s And Red Onion 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Fruit Bowl With Mixed Fruit 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Pitta Bead With Tzatziki 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Fruit Bowl With Mixed Fruit 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Rice Cakes 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Tea | Cheese Scones With Clotted Cream 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Potato Skins With Cheese & Chive Dip 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Vegetable Quiche With Baguette Slice 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Tuna Or Egg Sandwiches 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Cheese & Onion Pastry Swirls 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Pudding | Grapes 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Oranges 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Apples 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Pineapple 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Kiwi 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Allergies
Before your child starts we will discuss any allergies that your child may have. If your child does have allergies then we do require a medical report from your doctor. As our food is freshly prepared each day, the Chef can accommodate all allergies. The chef will try and make the food look as similar as possible to what the other children have.
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