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.