Food and Drink - Little Steps Childcare

Mealtimes are seen as an important social time within the nursery. Children are encouraged to develop independence and social skills by choosing, selecting, pouring, cutting and serving for themselves and others. Menus are rotated regularly and take into account the nutritional needs of young children and any allergies or dietary requirements there may be.

The children are seated in small groups, with an adult present to encourage and support them. Younger children who need assistance in cutting will always be presented with the complete meal before it is cut. Once the children have reached the age of two, they will be encouraged to help set tables, and serve themselves and others.

The cost of all food, drink and formula milk is included in the fees. Expressed breast milk can also be stored and given.

Healthy, Nutritious Food

Our menus have been written in line with the ‘FOOD and Health Guidelines for Early Years and Childcare Settings’.

At Little Steps Pontardawe we are part of the Neath Port Talbot ‘Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme’. This gives us guidance in all areas of nursery life. We have successfully completed the module ‘Nutrition and Oral Health’ (Sept 2012) therefore we are confident in the menu that we offer. Please see below for comments made by inspectors in July 2012.

At Little Steps Ystradgynlais in 2026 we will be awarded the Gold Snack Award for Health eating at the nursery.

Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme

We display a welcome sign on our door to inform customers that mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their baby on our premises.

Little Steps Menu

Fresh water is provided with all meals and is available at all times.
Parental input and ideas are welcomed.
Extra fruit is available until 5p.m. every day All menus may be subject to change.

Menu – Week 1

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Breakfast	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit
Snack	Crispbreads, Crackers, Breadsticks with a Selection of seasonal Fruit and Vegetables	Crispbreads, Crackers, Breadsticks with a Selection of seasonal Fruit and Vegetables	Crispbreads, Crackers, Breadsticks with a Selection of seasonal Fruit and Vegetables	Crispbreads, Crackers, Breadsticks with a Selection of seasonal Fruit and Vegetables	Crispbreads, Crackers, Breadsticks with a Selection of seasonal Fruit and Vegetables
Lunch	Fish fingers with pasta shapes, sweetcorn or peas and parsley sauce	Chinese style vegetable curry served with a basmati rice ball and a prawn cracker	Homemade vegetable chilli bowl with potato wedges and natural yogurt	Chicken pasta bake served with a crunchy breadstick and grated cheese	Cheesy potato pie with a side of baked beans
Snack 2	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Tea	Scotch pancakes with sliced banana and berries	Wholemeal roll served with cheese cubes, apple slices and satsuma segments	Fresh white bread served with choice of spread, banana and pear slices	Homemade tortilla wrap pizza	Bagel segments with choice of topping, cucumber sticks and tomatoes

Menu – Week 2


	Cereals, fruits and toasts	Cereals, fruits and toasts	Cereals, fruits and toasts	Cereals, fruits and toasts	Cereals, fruits and toasts
Snack	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Lunch	Pasta in a Homemade Tomato Sauce with Hidden Vegetables served with Garlic Bread, and Grated Cheese	Fish fingers with potato, peas and parsley sauce	Chinese style vegetable curry served with a basmati rice ball and a prawn cracker	Cheesy potato pie with a side of baked beans	Chicken pasta bake served with a crunchy breadstick and grated cheese
Snack 2	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Tea	Wholemeal roll served with cheese cubes, apple slices and satsuma segments	Fresh white bread served with choice of spread, banana and pear slices	Scotch pancakes with sliced banana and berries	Bagel segments with choice of topping, cucumber sticks and tomatoes	Homemade tortilla wrap pizza

Menu – Week 3

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Breakfast	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit	Weetabix, Rice Puffs, Multigrain Hoops and Toast served with Fruit
Snack	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Lunch	Homemade vegetable chilli bowl with potato wedges and natural yogurt	Pasta shapes with a beef bolognaise sauce and garlic bread	Fish fingers served with mashed potato and baked beans	Roast Chicken Dinner served with mashed potato, carrots peas and gravy.	Macaroni cheese with sliced baked ham
Snack 2	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables	Crispbreads, crackers, breadsticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Tea	Fresh white bread served with choice of spread, banana and pear slices	Scotch pancakes with sliced banana and berries	Wholemeal roll served with cheese cubes, apple slices and satsuma segments	Pitta bread fingers with dips, cucumber sticks, tomatoes and cheese	Toasted crumpets with a selection of toppings, served with fruit

Overview / Feedback

“Little Steps is making excellent progress with its health improvement work. This is evident through policies, planning and in the ethos of the setting. It is encouraging to see that you continually improving and taking on board suggestions i.e. staff acting as good role models to the children by sitting at the snack table and eating fruit with the children.

The opportunities and experiences that the children have are extensive and are all provided in a nurturing and supportive environment. Congratulations and keep up the fantastic work!”

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