Kev Howarth - Bromley Childminder

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Food

Children can be fussy eaters so it is important to find foods that they like that ensure they are getting all the required nutrients. I will work closely with parents to tailor menus to suit the children in my care. We grow our own tomatoes, apples, strawberries and blueberries in the garden and children will be encouraged to learn about where food comes from by helping to look after these crops.

 

I would ordinarily expect most children in my care to arrive having already had breakfast but breakfast arrangements can be agreed with parents if needed.

 

Below are examples of the kind of foods that are on offer based on what we often have at the moment. Parents will be told what their child has eaten each day when they are collected. Vegetarian options, cultural requirements and allergies can be discussed and catered for if needed.

Snacks
Healthy snacks are available throughout the day and I find that children of all ages are quite capable of making themselves understood when they are hungry. The sorts of things on offer include:
  • Bananas
  • Apples
  • Sultanas
  • Fruitbread
  • Breadsticks
  • Grapes
  • Toast

Lunch
Lunch is normally a combination of ham/chicken/turkey/cream cheese sandwich or wrap with things like tomato, cucumber, cheese, grapes, satsuma and/or yoghurt.

Tea
The kind of things we are currently having for tea include:
  • Roast beef or lamb with roast potatoes and broccoli and/or peas, sweetcorn and carrot.
  • Pasta with tuna and tomato & basil sauce with sweetcorn.
  • Fish fingers with chunky chips & peas.
  • Spaghetti bolognese with carrot & sweetcorn.
  • Salmon with mashed potato & mixed veg.
  • Seafood risotto.

Desserts
Usually fresh fruit or yoghurt.

Kev Howarth - Bromley Childminder. 020 3121 3065 or 07738 010628. Fun, energetic care.