Joyful healthy food
We believe that every child deserves a healthy start in life. Getting the balance right in the early years can have a positive impact on a child’s long-term health and development. This is the time when food preferences are being formed and children are becoming more active in developing likes and dislikes.
Our menus are nutritionally balanced and designed in conjunction with the Health Authority Guidelines. All our meals are prepared and cooked on the premises by a qualified chef.
We include high quality ingredients in our dishes, including seasonal organic fruit and vegetables wherever possible. All dietary and cultural requirements are catered for.
We believe that meal times should be social and learning event. Children are encouraged to sit down with their friends quietly to enjoy our food. Good examples of table manners and behaviour are given by a member of staff sitting with small groups of children. Children are encouraged to try new things and learn about healthy eating.
We encourage children to drink water throughout the day. They have milk at snack times and water with meals.
Our weaning programs are followed in line with parent’s wishes and Health Authority Guidelines.
We want to offer you the best possible support, and will work closely with each parent when it comes to your children’s eating and nutritional development.
Do you have any food related concerns?
Every family approaches health and nutrition differently and many of us have very real challenges and concerns around food.
If your child has any allergies or if there is anything on your mind, please come visit us. We’ll be happy to listen and answer your questions. We will also be honest if there is something we can’t cater for.
Food FAQs
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Freshly prepared meals will be given daily. The menu is available on request.
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We receive Weekly fresh food deliveries.
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We will work in partnership with the parents to support children during meal times, if we find they are simply not eating.
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We do offer a vegetarian / vegan option for all meals. We are able to accommodate any diet at Wetherby House.
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Children’s allergies are managed according to their individual needs. We prepare tailored meals for them.
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We ask parents to provide formula.
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Yes, we have a milk fridge to store expressed milk.
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We have a separate weaning menu available on request. At Wetherby House we accept babies from 10 months. During the settling in period we request a list of foods your child has been exposed to.
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All Wetherby House settings are nut free zones.
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We prepare meals with all ingredients apart from nuts. For children that have allergies, meals are prepared for them accommodating their dietary needs
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Halal meat is served at our Northwood nursery.