Health and nutrition
At Kennedy Kids Childcare, we prioritize health and hygiene by adhering to ‘The Staying Healthy in Childcare’ and ‘Infectious Diseases Guidelines’. Our center is cleaned regularly throughout the day to ensure a healthy and hygienic environment. We have strict policies and procedures in place that are followed diligently as part of our daily routine.
We actively encourage children to take responsibility for their own health and hygiene through discussions, curriculum, and routines. This includes emphasizing the importance of handwashing, maintaining a healthy body, proper nutrition, dental care, and cleanliness. We have a hand sanitizing station at the sign-in and sign-out desk located at the front of the center.
We encourage children, families, and educators to sanitize their hands upon arrival and departure to prioritize the health and safety of everyone attending the center and the wider community.
When it comes to health and nutrition, we offer fresh, nutritious, and diverse meals to expose children to a wide range of flavours, textures, ingredients, and cultures. We believe that introducing young children to a healthy and diverse diet not only gives them the best start in life but also helps ensure their long-term health, development, and well-being.
Our meals incorporate food from the five food groups recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines,
- Fresh vegetables and legumes
- Seasonal fruit
- Wholegrains and seeds
- Lean fresh meat and fish
- Dairy options
We provide four meals a day: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. Our menus are displayed at the center’s desk where you sign in and out. If your child has any allergies or special dietary requirements, please inform us, and we will be happy to accommodate their needs.
All the meals we provide are made using seasonal local produce and are prepared daily to ensure absolute freshness and quality. By focusing on these aspects, we avoid the use of coloring, artificial flavours, salt, sugar, and additives. We celebrate and value diversity by creating exciting menus that can accommodate each child’s individual dietary requirements. We respect the values of each family and strive to cater to any special eating requirements they might have.