Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
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Health and Well-being
At Childbase we understand that in order for a child to thrive, grow and develop they need to have their physical and emotional needs met on a daily basis through our key person policy and strong relationships.
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Healthy Eating
We have fully trained cooks in all of our nurseries, preparing fresh meals everyday.
Our menus have been created by a recognised dietician Nigel Denby in consultation with the nursery cooks and a company health visitor. These are reviewed twice a year offering seasonal changes alongside the children's likes and dislikes.
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Value of mealtimes
Young children need nourishing food and plenty of water if they are to receive the energy they need to grow and learn. A varied diet will provide all of the nutrients a young child requires. Our staff team sit with the children during meals and encourage a good appetite, manners and a flow of conversation.
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Sample menus
'Eat A Rainbow' - Our menus are designed to encourage eating a rainbow of different coloured fruit and vegetables each day to promote healthy eating. Our menus prove to be a great success with parents, cooks and of course the children.
The following stage 3 sample menu is designed to be suitable for most children aged 12 months and over:
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Weaning
At Childbase we have introduced a 3 stage weaning programme designed to meet the needs of the baby and in line with Government guidelines on weaning. Our stage 1 menu introduces the baby to a variety of pureed fruit and vegetables. In stage 2 progression is made onto introducing meat, fish and a lumpier texture and finally the child moves to a varied diet at stage 3 from approximately 12 months.
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Special diets
We understand that many children suffer from intolerances and allergies to certain foods. We are able to accommodate these needs through a comprehensive special diet procedure ensuring that we take every precaution possible.
Sample menu
