The development of good eating habits is critical for young children as these eating habits will form a foundation for healthy eating in adulthood. Bridlewood Children’s Centre will provide Breakfast / Lunch and Snacks in the afternoon.
Bridlewood Children’s Centre reviews menus on a weekly basis to ensure proper nutrition.
Meal times will be a calm and pleasant experience, focusing on the social interaction between children and peers and the staff. Children will be encouraged to be involved in ongoing conversations and to undertake discussions, of things that interest them. Staff will join children during meal and snack times.
Milk is served with Breakfast and Lunch. Water is accessible to children at all times.
** Carbonated drinks are not permitted. I.e.: POP
All staff will be made aware of any and all allergies / or / sensitivities that a child may have. An allergy list is kept in each room so all staff is aware of any and all allergies /sensitivities throughout the Centre. This list is updated as needed. Any diet modified by a Specialist for a child will be made available to staff by the parents, accompanied by a letter from the specialist outlining the reasons for modifications. Parents are requested to inform staff of any NEW food allergies as they occur for their child. Low fat diets ARE NOT suitable for young children. Changes made for Cultural / Religious reasons will be posted on the allergy list. (This list is kept confidential.) Parents must give the Program notice in writing of new allergies and diet changes.
The Program offers Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks, including milk. We serve 2% milk, so if a child requires other milk products – soy/ rice, Parents will need to supply. Other food products may be brought from home for your child. I.e. Yogurt/ fruit/ etc.
If staff are concerned about a child’s diet, they will discuss director / asst. director and with the parent/guardian.
A weekly menu is posted in the lobby on the parent information board. Any concerns a parent /guardian may have can be addressed with the Director / Asst. Director.