Nutrition

 

Nothing beats the smell of home cooked food!

At Treetops we know that giving children good nutrition is the best gift we can present them with! It’s a tangible gift that is evident in their eyes, their skin, their hearts and bones.

Between being weaned off milk to the age of five children are very active and grow extremely quickly so they need a diet that provides adequate amounts of calories and nutrients.

We are accredited with the Heart beat award which we gained by fulfilling the criteria set by offering a balanced menu with an emphasis on healthier choices whilst meeting the standards of good practice in food hygiene.

We prepare home cooked delicious, meals and snacks for our children which include a wide range of foods.

We use fresh produce and include at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

Sample Menu

Today's Menu

Lunch

Chunky chicken casserole packed full of goodness and served with fresh green beans

v. Vegetable Casserole packed full of goodness and served with fresh green beans

Victoria plum crumble served with vanilla ice cream

Tea

Mixed wholemeal sandwiches with cucumber and carrot batons

Moist tasty carrot cake with a creamy soft cheese topping

Mid morning & during the afternoon we serve the children a healthy treat of either a variety of seasonal fruits or crunchy vegetable snacks

Bon Appetite!

We ensure that mealtimes are a happy occasion, actively encouraging conversation and the tasting of new foods. The children sit down at small laid out dining tables with their own cutlery and place names and are served their lunch by a member of staff who sits with them.

Eating together with other children encourages even the faddiest of toddlers to taste and enjoy foods they would not normally eat at home!

Special diets, whether for reasons of health or religion are catered for.

www.nutrition.org.uk

The British Nutrition Foundation provides evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.