FOOD
Good nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development, so it is an important and intrinsic part of our program. The children have a hot, nutritious lunch and two snacks daily. The menus are posted in each classroom and on our Families Info Board.
The catering company that we have used for many years is Wholesome Kids Catering. Their website is https://wholesomekids.ca
Please review their website for up-to-date information regarding their company at any time.
SAMPLE MENU
The catering company that we have used for many years is Wholesome Kids Catering. Their website is https://wholesomekids.ca
Please review their website for up-to-date information regarding their company at any time.
SAMPLE MENU
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
If a child has allergies or has other food restrictions, the educators must be informed so that special arrangements can be made with the catering company concerning the meals. The catering company requires two business days to make any updates to the food restrictions or allergies. The families must provide bottles, formula, and all infant baby food. Bottles must be labelled and made of unbreakable plastic (no glass bottles).
FOOD RESTRICTIONS
All information regarding food restrictions for the children will be prominently posted in each classroom and kitchen. The catering company will also be informed of the child’s allergies or dietary restrictions in writing.
Families and children are asked not to bring outside food to the Centre, whether a child with severe allergies or anaphylaxis is attending the daycare. Food will be provided and prepared by the catering company. The catering company will work with the supervisor and the families to provide replacement meals that meet the child’s dietary needs. The decision to restrict outside foods is based on reducing the risk of accidental exposure to allergens. Not including the children in the infant room, the families provide food from home for them to eat at the Centre. Families will be informed of the allergies in the Centre and what items are not permitted there.
On certain occasions or in the case of individual children on the written request of families, the supervisor will permit outside food to be brought into the Centre, subject to certain conditions. These special conditions will be at the supervisor's discretion, but it is recognized that more restrictive conditions will apply if an allergic or anaphylactic child is attending the Centre.
It is also recognized that certain festive occasions, such as Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Passover, and others. These feature foods cannot be guaranteed to contain an allergen that may trigger an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Families will be informed of the event and the precautions in place for their child.
Families and children are asked not to bring outside food to the Centre, whether a child with severe allergies or anaphylaxis is attending the daycare. Food will be provided and prepared by the catering company. The catering company will work with the supervisor and the families to provide replacement meals that meet the child’s dietary needs. The decision to restrict outside foods is based on reducing the risk of accidental exposure to allergens. Not including the children in the infant room, the families provide food from home for them to eat at the Centre. Families will be informed of the allergies in the Centre and what items are not permitted there.
On certain occasions or in the case of individual children on the written request of families, the supervisor will permit outside food to be brought into the Centre, subject to certain conditions. These special conditions will be at the supervisor's discretion, but it is recognized that more restrictive conditions will apply if an allergic or anaphylactic child is attending the Centre.
It is also recognized that certain festive occasions, such as Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Passover, and others. These feature foods cannot be guaranteed to contain an allergen that may trigger an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Families will be informed of the event and the precautions in place for their child.
NURSING MOTHERS (INFANT ROOM ONLY)
We encourage the continuation of nursing even after the child has entered the Centre. We will attempt to accommodate mothers wishing to continue their nursing schedule at the Centre in every way possible. It is, however, important for the child to accept a bottle or Sippy cup from the educators should the need arise. For this reason, it is advised that the baby be introduced to the bottle or Sippy cup before he/she is enrolled at the Centre.
BIRTHDAYS PARTIES
We encourage families not to bring in any food from the outside. However, many families would like their children to celebrate their birthday with the children in their classroom. Therefore, all cakes or products must come from a Peanut/nut-free licensed organization. If you would like some suggestions, please speak to the Centre supervisor. Please be aware of restricted foods (i.e. no peanuts/nuts or peanut/nuts traces). All cakes must come from a licensed bakery with ingredients listed on the box. Another suggestion for a birthday party treat is Chapman’s ice cream. Please ensure the box of ice cream is peanut/nut-free. Superstore, Longo’s, Loblaw’s, and Coppa’s all have a section in the bakery area with Peanut/Nut Free items. Cakes by Robert - https://www.cakesbyrobert.com (a nut-free facility with options for gluten/dairy-free cakes).