Meals at Wood Street Nursery
At Wood Street Nursery, all meals are cooked from fresh, onsite by our experienced cook. Breakfast and Tea are prepared by our kitchen assistants, who also enjoys breakfast with our youngest children in the Willows. All kitchen staff hold food safety and hygiene qualifications.
Breakfast time
At Wood Street Nursery, we start the day with a wholesome breakfast served from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Children can enjoy a variety of options, including natural yoghurt with berry compote, whole meal toast, apple and cinnamon porridge, Weetabix with bananas, toasted brown soda bread with cheddar, or free-range boiled eggs with English muffins.
Lunch time
At lunch, children are first offered a selection of fresh crudités, including cucumber, mixed peppers, tomatoes, and carrots. This encourages healthy eating while giving children time to socialise with friends. It also provides an opportunity for them to explore different textures and flavors in a relaxed, fun way. This start helps establish positive habits.
Snack and Tea time
Snacks for Chestnut and Oak children are optional and include seasonal fruits and vegetables, multigrain crackers, rice cakes with butter or cream cheese, or a vegan alternative. After naptime, the Willows and Chestnuts are offered a drink and a cracker. Water is always accessible, and milk is provided for afternoon snacks.
Learning Through Doing
At Wood Street Nursery, we encourage children to take an active role in meal preparation as part of our ethos of learning by doing. Children are given the opportunity to cut their own fruit and vegetables, butter their own crackers, and wash their own plates. These tasks are always supervised by our staff, ensuring safety while allowing the children to develop important life skills, foster independence, and gain a sense of responsibility. This hands-on approach helps children learn about food preparation and promotes confidence in their abilities. Staff sit with the children during meal times, enjoying the same food. We believe that meal times are an important social time.
Please note that the menu may change slightly depending on seasonal availability and what looks fresh when we go shopping. You can find our weekly menus below.
