Our aim is to encourage and nurture healthy food choices, independence, enjoyment of social eating and good table manners. Large windows enable inquisitive children to safely watch food being prepared in our kitchen and a low serving hatch gives them greater independence as they are encouraged to make healthy food choices at meal times.

Fresh water is on hand for all children throughout the day and as they get older they are encouraged to be more independent in helping themselves to drinks. The staff are all careful to ensure the children are well hydrated throughout the day.

Our chefs

Our Nursery Chefs are very experienced in catering for children. They source the highest quality ingredients and all food is prepared fresh, daily, from scratch. Happy to chat with you about your child’s particular needs our Chefs will adapt meals to accommodate cultural and dietary requirements. Our Nursery Chefs get to know each individual child’s requirements, smoothly incorporating them into daily menus.

Exciting and enticing menus are offered on a four week rota basis to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy a variety of different tastes, flavours and textures. All adhere to Ofsted’s guidelines regarding nutritional values for children. You are welcome to meet with our Chefs and share your child’s favourite recipes which others may also enjoy. Our two chefs are also happy to share their own recipes with parents.

"Meals are nutritious and varied, and it is wonderful that the kitchen feels part of the nursery, with children able to see the meals being prepared."

Parent

When your baby joins Loughborough Nursery all consumables including formula milk will be provided up to the age of 12 months, unless you wish to supply breast milk. Please let either the Nursery Manager or your child’s Room Leader know if your baby does require formula milk and they will ensure that your preferred brand is available. Our Chefs and the Developers team understand how important it is for parents to feel supported during the weaning process and we are happy to offer advice and support if required and to follow parents’ preferred weaning plans.

Our Chefs not only prepare our delicious home cooked meals but also involve the children in cooking activities, enabling them to see their creations through from combining ingredients, to cooking, cooling and finally taking them home to eat. They also plan to show the children how things grow, starting with culinary herbs that they can nurture, touch, smell, and taste.

"Pre-school children learn about a healthy diet as they take part in a food tasting activity. Staff talk to the children about the range of seasonal vegetables and fruit that grow and are harvested in the United Kingdom. "

Ofsted 2024