A healthy child is a happy child!
At our centre, we believe that healthy, nutritious food is essential to a child’s development—supporting their social, cultural, and educational growth. Eating habits are shaped in the early years, and our Educators play a key role in encouraging positive relationships with food that contribute to lifelong health and well-being.
Our Food Philosophy
Our fresh, seasonal menu operates on a rotating 4-week cycle and is thoughtfully designed to meet children’s nutritional needs while celebrating variety and cultural diversity. We welcome parents to share cultural preferences, meal suggestions, or dietary requirements with our Educators.
Water is available to children at all times.
Daily Mealtimes
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Breakfast: From 6:30am
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Morning Tea: 9:00am
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Lunch: From 11:00am
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Afternoon Tea: 2:00pm
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Late Snack: From 5:00pm
Children are encouraged to serve themselves, promoting independence and a sense of responsibility for their food choices.
Food Provided On-Site
All meals and snacks are provided by the centre.
We strongly discourage food being brought from home in order to:
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Support consistent nutrition
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Reduce allergy risks
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Ensure food safety
If food must be brought in for exceptional reasons:
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It must be signed into the food register at the kitchen on arrival
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It must not contain any nuts or egg products
Our Kitchen
Fully registered with Moonee Valley Council and compliant with current food handling regulations
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Externally audited annually
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Operates under a certified Food Safety Plan
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All meals prepared by our Centre Cook, who holds a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Allergy Aware: Nut & Egg Free Centre
We are a nut and egg free centre to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, particularly those with allergies. This policy applies to all food provided on-site and any food brought from home under special circumstances.
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