Nutrition
Meals & mealtime
Morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack are served each day. Menus are posted on the parent board. A four-week seasonal menu with allergy and food restrictions replacements is also included. A variety of different foods and food activities are offered to make mealtime a positive and healthy experience.
Saying grace is a part of our mealtime routine. Good manners are encouraged in a relaxed atmosphere. The children are encouraged to try new foods and serve themselves with the help of the educators.
All meals and drinks meet the recommendations set out in Canada’s Food Guide.
Drinking water is always available for the children.
A nutritious lunch is provided daily for every Centre.
All kitchen staff are trained and hold a current certificate in Food Handler.
Food is served according to your child’s classroom schedule.
Food allergies
Peanut and nut products are not permitted on the premises due to the life-threatening reactions of some allergic children.
If your child has a food allergy or food restriction, please inform the supervisor and be sure you complete the allergy/food restriction information on the application form.
Food substitutions will be provided for food allergies or any food restrictions.
Please advise the Centre in writing if your child develops a food allergy or food restriction.
Food from home
Due to the health and safety of all children, no outside food can be brought into the Child Care Centre. Except for special dietary needs including infant formulas, breast milk and infant food and bagged lunches for school-age children.
Parents will provide written details of the special foods that will be provided for children/infants with special dietary needs. Parents will be informed that special dietary food and bagged lunches cannot contain life-threatening allergens and that lunches should be nutritious and follow Canada’s Food Guide (include all 4 food groups (dairy, meat/protein, vegetables, fruit, bread/grains).
The Salvation Army encourages families to provide lean protein, whole grains and lots of fruits and vegetables and discourages families from providing candy, pop, junk food, or food containing high levels of sugar or salt.
When unhealthy foods are provided, they may be sent home. Parents/guardians are required to label lunch bags and containers.