Healthy Food, Happy Children
At Harefield Honeybees Day Nursery, we believe that healthy eating plays a vital role in every child's growth, development, learning and wellbeing.
We are committed to providing nutritious, balanced meals and snacks that support healthy lifestyles while encouraging children to develop positive relationships with food.
Our menus are carefully planned to meet the nutritional needs of young children and reflect current UK healthy eating guidance.
Our Commitment to Healthy Eating
We are committed to:
-Providing healthy, balanced meals and snacks every day.
-Offering a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables.
-Limiting foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fats.
-Encouraging children to try new foods and develop healthy eating habits.
-Supporting children's independence by encouraging self-serving where appropriate.
-Promoting good table manners and positive social interactions during mealtimes.
-Ensuring fresh drinking water is available throughout the day.
Special Dietary Requirements
We recognise that every child is unique.
We work closely with parents to accommodate:
-Food allergies
-Food intolerances
-Medical dietary requirements
-Religious dietary requirements
-Cultural preferences
-Vegetarian and vegan diets
Every child's dietary needs are recorded before they start nursery and reviewed regularly.
Individual care plans are followed where necessary.
Allergy Awareness
The safety of our children is our highest priority.
Our team:
-Maintains up-to-date allergy records.
-Clearly identifies children with allergies.
-Prevents cross-contamination during food preparation and serving.
-Ensures all staff are trained in allergy awareness.
-Follows individual healthcare plans where required.
-Emergency medication is stored safely and easily accessible where appropriate.
Food Hygiene & Safety
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety to ensure every meal is prepared and served in a safe, clean, and hygienic environment. We follow strict guidance and implement robust food safety procedures throughout our nursery. This includes the safe preparation, handling and storage of food, regular monitoring of food temperatures, and maintaining strict cleaning and sanitising routines within our kitchen and dining areas. We also promote excellent hygiene practices by encouraging children and staff to wash their hands thoroughly before and after meals, helping to reduce the spread of germs and foster healthy lifelong habits. Our commitment to food safety ensures that every child can enjoy nutritious meals with confidence in a safe and caring environment.