Mealtimes

All food is prepared on the premises on a daily basis by our qualified chef, using fresh ingredients. All our fruit/veg and meat is bought from high quality local suppliers. Our menu changes each week (based on a 3 week cycle).

Sample Menu for fully weaned children:

BREAKFAST A.M. SNACK LUNCH P.M. SNACK DINNER
MON Choice of Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, Porridge, Toast & Spreads  Fresh Orange Slices Fish Fingers with Potato Wedges and Mushy Peas

Fresh Melon

Fruit Platter Pizza Slices

Dried Fruit

TUES Choice of Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, Porridge, Toast & Spreads Crudités & Dips Pork Meatballs in Herby Tomato Sauce with Broccoli & Noodles

Home made jam sponge and custard

Kiwi Fruit Sausage Rolls & Beans

Chocolate Crispies

WEDS Choice of Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, Porridge, Toast & Spreads  Pineapple & Cheese Platter Pasta Bolognese, Carrots and Garlic Bread

Raspberry Delight

Natural Yoghurt with Fruit  Meat & Cheese (or other filling) Sandwiches

Jam Tarts

THUR Choice of Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, Porridge, Toast & Spreads  Slice Honeydew Melon Chicken Casserole, Potato Wedges & Sweetcorn

Fruit Loaf

French sticks /Melba toast & paste Chicken salad sandwiches or Vegetable/Chicken Soup & bread

Fairy Cakes

FRI Choice of Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, Porridge, Toast & Spreads Cheese & Crackers Roast dinner with all the trimmings
Rice Pudding
Fresh Apples Beans on Toast

Cookies & Milkshake

Menus are displayed on the notice boards outside each room for parents to view.

All allergens are displayed on the menu’s. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements, which we will gladly cater for.

Toddle In is accredited by East Lancashire’s Oral Health Promotion Department in its Smile for Life Training and employs the Smile for Life philosophies. The initiative includes practises such as encouraging the consumption of milk and/or water at mealtimes, avoiding juices, cordials and fizzy drinks.  The provision of healthy, sugar-free snacks as alternatives to those containing different forms of sugar and the correct use of dummies, bottles and feeding cups to maximise good oral health are also used. All children are provided with a toothbrush and are encouraged to clean their teeth daily after lunch and staff are on hand to demonstrate good brushing techniques.