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Nutrition

At Busy Bees Long Day Child Care Centre, we understand that good nutrition is the foundation of a child’s health, well-being, and development. That’s why we are committed to providing balanced nourishing meals and snacks that keep children energised, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day.

Nutrition

At Busy Bees Long Day Child Care Centre, we understand that good nutrition is the foundation of a child’s health, well-being, and development. That’s why we are committed to providing balanced nourishing meals and snacks that keep children energised, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day

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At Busy Bees, we are committed to building lifelong healthy eating habits and a positive relationship with food from an early age. We respect every child’s individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and allergies or medical requirements. By working closely with families, we ensure all meals are safe, inclusive, and suitable.

Our menus are designed in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, offering fresh, seasonal, and nutritious foods. We focus on fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, and lean proteins, while limiting sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. All meals are freshly prepared to balance flavour and nutrition.

We serve five meals throughout the day including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and late afternoon tea. Mealtimes at Busy Bees are a valued part of the day, supporting connection, learning, and independence.

Educators eat alongside children, encouraging them to serve themselves, try new foods, and enjoy shared conversations.

Sample Menu

Below is an example of a typical day’s menu at Busy Bees Long Day Child Care Centre:

Every menu is rotated regularly to include new flavours and seasonal produce, ensuring that children enjoy a variety of delicious and nutritious meals each week.

Breakfast

A wholesome start with Weet-Bix served alongside a variety of fresh toast options.

Morning Tea

Creamy Greek yoghurt paired with fresh, seasonal fruits.

Lunch

Comforting pumpkin penne pasta made with nutritious, flavourful ingredients.

Afternoon Tea

A delightful ube cupcake served with a selection of fresh seasonal fruits.

Late Afternoon Tea

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