Healthy Eating

Nutritious Meals Prepared with Care: At Fonthill Lodge Childcare, each of our crèches features a dedicated, qualified cook who prepares and serves nutritious meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea. Fresh fruit and water are readily available to the children at all times.  Milk is offered with dinner.

In alignment with HSE and Safe Food guidelines, our menus are carefully designed to ensure nutrition is balanced. All meals and snacks are provided as part of our service, adhering to a strict healthy eating policy. Our meals are prepared from scratch using wholesome ingredients and are crafted to be low in salt, sugar, and saturated fats. Dinner menus typically rotate on a two- to three-week basis and are updated regularly to provide variety. 

For our youngest children, we prepare pureed or mashed versions of the main meals, ensuring they receive the same variety and nutritional benefits tailored to their developmental needs.  We are committed to accommodating dietary requirements upon request. Allergens are clearly listed on all menus, and we uphold a comprehensive allergen policy to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care.

Sample Creche Menu

    Breakfast

  • Weetabix
  • Cheeiros
  • Porridge / Ready Brek
  • Corn Flakes
  • Shredded Wheat
  • Rice Crispies
  • Wholemeal Toast

       Lunch

  • Tomato & basil pasta
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Ham & cheese toastie
  • Baked beans on wholemeal toast
  • Chicken & salad wraps

     Dinner

  • Spaghetti Bolognese with hidden veggie sauce
  • Mild Chicken curry & brown rice
  • Tuna pasta bake
  • Beef stew with mash potato and vegetables
  • Lasagne & salad
  • Fish fingers, waffles & peas
  • Roast chicken, mash & vegetables

     Tea

  • Cheese, crackers & cucumber
  • Banana bread
  • Natural yoghurt & fresh fruit
  • Hummus & vegetable sticks
  • Bananas & custard
  • Sandwiches – ham, cheese, chicken, turkey or jam.

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