Healthy eating

Healthy food environment

Childhood is a great time to develop healthy eating habits for children. Parents and educators in early learning centres like Buttercups have an important role in this process, encouraging children to try a variety of different foods on offer, developing positive eating behaviours and generally creating a healthy food environment.  Children learn about the different

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Healthy eating

Children need regular healthy meals, snacks and drinks! At Buttercups Childcare & Kindy we offer nutritious meals and enjoy positive mealtime experiences as we acknowledge the important role food provided in childcare plays in the growth and development of children and in the development of future eating habits. Our wonderful cook Ari plans delicious menus

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Kid playing with Car at Buttercups

Healthy eating

Infants, children and teenagers have special food needs because they are growing and developing. They also need extra energy for playing and being more active. your child’s lunchbox at childcare and kindergarten, like meals and snacks at home, should continue to reflect the dietary guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and not include discretionary foods and

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