Encouraging healthy behaviours for life

Recognising that dietary preferences and eating habits are influenced largely by habits formed in early life we ensure that every child at Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery enjoys healthy, nutritious food all day long.

Alongside breakfast, tea and twice daily snacks, your children benefit from a well balanced and varied two course lunch provided by ‘Hungry Monsters’ our specialist nursery catering supplier. Based on recommendations from the Carolyn Walker Trust, carefully
co-ordinated menus provide the appropriate nutritional value for growing children as well as offering a broad palette of flavours to stimulate their growing tastes.

Bon Appetit!

Breakfast:
Usually toast, cereal and fresh fruit
Morning Snack:
A snack of fresh fruit/veg
Lunch:
A hot meal followed by cheese and biscuits, fresh fruit or a healthy pud!
Afternoon Snack:
Carbohydrate, fruit & veg platter
Tea Time:
A light tea of carbrohydrate, ham, cheese, salad, veg sticks, fruit
(wraps or bagels, baked beans on toast, pasta and sauce)

Safety is always a priority — especially when it comes to food. That’s why we work closely with a trusted local catering supplier to provide freshly prepared, balanced meals and snacks that meet the latest EYFS safer eating guidance for early years settings.

From portion sizes to food texture, everything is carefully planned to support children’s physical development and reduce choking risks. Meals meet individual dietary needs, including allergies and intolerances, and our kitchen team — along with most of our staff — holds Level 3 food hygiene certification to ensure the highest standards every day.

Mealtimes are more than just a chance to refuel — they’re an important part of learning and socialising. Children sit together in small groups, try new foods alongside their friends, and build independence by serving themselves and helping to clear away when they’ve finished.

And nothing beats the excitement of eating something you’ve grown yourself! Our little gardeners love getting involved in every step — planting, harvesting, preparing, and tasting fresh fruit and veg from our nursery allotment. It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn where food comes from and to encourage healthy eating from the very beginning.