Food FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions
Could you rotate the menus day-by-day rather than week by week?
We do not rotate our meals daily, but do try to give variety within the menus for children attending on set days. We encourage our team to work with parents so that children who may only attend one or two days a week can eat a variety of meals. If this is a concern for any parents they would need to speak to the Nursery and we can then vary the meals offered to these children.
I’m not sure children at my child’s nursery are offered breadstick/oatcakes at snack time? Also would be good to see either ready brek or porridge on offer particularly in winter- don’t think I’ve ever seen it served!
Breadsticks and oatcakes have just been added into our menus for snack times. They were not previously included so it is understandable that many parents would not have seen them offered until now. Likewise, Ready Brek and Porridge have also been added for the winter menus.
Do Lyndhurst provide breakfast to children in full day?
Lyndhurst will be continuing to provide breakfast to children in full day care. The confusion has arisen from our Nutritional standards information where we have not included Breakfast in our figures as not all children have breakfast.
Why are fluids not included in the Food information?
Our nursery offers milk and water to drink during the day. It is not included as part of the food and nutrition information as it needs to be looked at separately due to its importance.
What is a portion size?
What is the provision for children who are vegetarian?
Can you offer a more substantial tea as my toddler is often hungry by the time he gets home?
Is the meat used in the menus free range?
Is there any emphasis on fruit and/or yoghurt based desserts and less on cakes, biscuits and puddings?