At Wyeside day Nursery we know that food plays an important role in a child's physical and mental development. We actively promote healthy eating and source locally produced sustainable products wherever possible. 

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We have full time Chef on site who prepares all the children's meals daily using fresh and locally produced food. Where possible we use organic fruit and vegetables and our meat is free range ( where possible) from a local butcher. 

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Portion sizes are controlled to ensure they meet the child's requirements and a balance across all food groups. We can cater for every child's dietary need including the need to be fully or partially tube fed.

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  We provide whole milk for children under 2 and semi skimmed milk for children over 2 which all comes direct from Trewen Farm dairy. The children often visit the dairy to see the cows being milked so they know exactly where their milk comes from.

We provide water for all children throughout the day and ensure that they have constant access to their water bottles.

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We of course occasionally enjoy a slice of birthday cake or similar but the children are very much aware that foods of these types should be eaten and enjoyed as a treat and not part of a daily diet.

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We aim for at least 3 hours of physical activity for all children attending the setting. Even our tiny babies have tummy time, action rhymes and such to ensure that healthy life choices are instilled from an early age.

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Every year we have a food inspection by Environmental Health. We are proud to say we have always received a 5 star rating for our superb kitchen hygiene and food quality.