Nutrition

As educators and parents ourselves, we understand that children need the right combination of foods to help them develop mentally and physically.

Our experienced Cooks create menus that are delicious, colourful and nutritious. We use interactive kitchen windows, herb gardens and food exploration opportunities to regularly teach children about the ‘super powers’ of different fruits and vegetables as well as encouraging them to try something new. Our beautiful gardens include vegetable patches that allow children to watch their food grow and foster conversations about nutrition.

Mealtime Rituals

At Keiki, mealtimes are regarded as important rituals rather than set routines. Children are supported to enjoy meals together in small groups when they are hungry through progressive mealtimes. Authentic eating utensils and real crockery allow children to develop their independence and physical skills while enjoying the social aspect of mealtimes. Older children participate fully in the mealtime ritual by self-serving their meals and scraping and rinsing their bowls when they have had enough to eat.

The Keiki Kitchen

Our kitchens are run by experienced cooks and are held to the highest health and safety standards. Our services are allergy-aware and all staff handling food are required to complete mandatory Food Safety Supervision Training.

We provide a delicious 4-week rotating menu, carefully designed to meet children’s daily nutritional requirements. Each child’s individual needs, health concerns and cultural wishes are respected and carefully considered. Meals include favourites such as Lemon Myrtle Tuna Pasta, Roast Chicken Dinner and Bush Tucker Curry. Children also enjoy a range of different snacks such as homemade muffins and superfood platters. Please see the below sample meal plan from our April-July menus.