Menus
Menus at the Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre reflect a variety of cultures – especially the backgrounds of families and the local community. Recipes for all meals are available to parents and/or guardians.
The menu is varied and changed regularly. Wherever possible, fresh seasonally available produce is used. Menus are planned with input from children, parents, the cook, the director and staff, and displayed in the centre in a prominent position that is visible to parents.
Meals are nutritionally balanced, appetising and provide variety in colour, texture and taste.
The Centre plans a six week menu. Here is an example:
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Morning tea |
Cinnamon Toast |
Fresh seasonal fruits |
Cruskits with Vegemite |
Crumpets with spreads |
Sao’s with Cheese |
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Lunch |
Shepherd’s Pie |
Pasta with Creamy Salmon Sauce |
Lamb Souvlaki with Hummus |
Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Strips with Tomato Sauce |
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne |
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Afternoon tea |
Celery boats with saladas |
Orange muffins |
Fruit & Cheese Platter with Crackers |
Lumberjack cake |
Milk Arrowroots |
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Late afternoon tea |
Sandwiches |
Sandwiches |
Sandwiches |
Sandwiches |
Sandwiches |
* Meals for Babies



