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Latest Childminder News 27/08/2008 Authors oppose toddler targets 27/08/2008 Drop in good-rated childminders 27/08/2008 Decline in number of childminders   Click here for all news stories             Parents Login  Username:  Password:   Enter your search terms Submit search form	Nutrition I believe that a healthy child starts with a healthy diet. I like to provide good quality home cooked food for the children on a daily basis. I am a strong believer in the governments "5-a-day" campaign and encourage the children to get their 5 a day portions. I like to think of meals times as a social event where we can all sit down together and enjoy a meal and each others company. If at home, I always ensure that everyone is cleaned up and sat down together at the dining table when we eat. The children will help to lay the table, prepare the food ( where appropriate ) and tidy up afterwards so they can feel involved with the whole process. I try to give the children lots of variety with their food and encourage them to try different foods from different parts of the world. I aim get the children involved with food and healthy eating by encouraging them to help prepare the food when possible. I like to try and keep structure and routine to the children’s day so try to aim to give the children meals at the same time. Breakfast is normally served at approximately 8:30’ish and lunch at approximately 12:30. An evening meal can also be provided but that would be served based on the individual’s request. Healthy snacks, fruit juice, milk and water are provided during the course of the day. Babies’ food and formulas will not be provided but can be brought in by the parents as and when required. I will look to accommodate all requests with regards to meal times and all specific dietary requirements need to be identified in advance. The food I like to serve is seasonal but an idea of the food I like to give the children include: BREAKFAST Cereal – Corn flakes, wheatabix Toast – With jam or honey Poach or boiled eggs Croissants Fruit bowl – Mixed season fruit Fruit juice LUNCH Macaroni cheese Chicken salads Soups – Various with fresh bread Shepherds and Cottage pie Jacket potato with different fillings Sandwiches – different fillings Pizza Pasta with different sauces Mild curries & Chilli SNACKS & DESSERTS Fruit Yoghurts Warm apple pie and crumble Rice Pudding Fruit Smoothies Ice cream Ice Lollies Biscuits	I have limited availability for new children so please use contact page for details on how to get in touch. Member Of NCMA Ofsted Approved Member
An ofsted registered childminder based in Haydon End, North Swindon, offering quality childcare and child development in a safe, happy and stimulating home environment. Childcare places available on a full or part time basis from 7am to 7pm for young people aged 3 months upwards. Costs start from as little as £3.30 an hour.
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