Food for Life (Silver Award)
Soil Association
Food & Nutrition at Toad Hall Nursery
We believe that nutritious meals play a critical role in the development and growth of children. So, every Toad Hall Nursery has its very own onsite Chef and kitchen team who prepare and cook meals each day for the children using fresh and high quality ingredients. Our commitment is not to just provide nutritious meals, but a culinary journey that supports the knowledge and wellbeing of your little ones.
All our meals, snacks and drinks are included in our fees.
Our menus
Proudly Partnered with
Through our exciting partnership with Tiny Tums — specialists in early years nutrition — we've created a thoughtfully designed food programme that supports children at every stage, from their very first tastes during weaning through to healthy, nourishing preschool meals.
The new menus have been created to:
• Support brain development and learning
• Help build strong bones and encourage healthy growth
• Inspire children to enjoy a wide variety of colourful foods
• Promote positive and relaxed food experiences
• Align with the latest Early Years nutrition guidance
Our menus take into consideration different cultural backgrounds and cater for a range of dietary requirements. Our puddings and snacks are naturally sweetened with fruits and vegetables, helping children develop a preference for natural foods.
Where our ingredients come from
We are proud to hold the Silver Food for Life accreditation, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, fresh and sustainable food. This award recognises that we meet robust national standards in providing nutritious meals for children every day.
To maintain quality, we source all our food from one trusted supplier. Creed ensures that the ingredients we use are sustainably sourced and Red Tractor meat certified, covering the standards for animal welfare together with the safety, traceability, and environmental impacts.
Here are just a few of Creed's accreditations:
Rainforest Alliance Certified
RSPCA Assured
Red Tractor Certified Standards
Certified Sustainable Seafood MSC
Learning about food
At Toad Hall Nursery, we take a 360 approach to food and nutrition. Alongside freshly prepared meals, children learn about healthy eating through hands-on cooking, growing activities, play, stories and conversation.
Through our partnership with Tiny Tums, friendly characters help children understand how food supports their bodies, from brain development and strong bones to tummy health, emotional wellbeing and muscle growth.
We also grow some of our own produce, giving children the opportunity to plant, nurture and harvest vegetables while learning where food comes from. Our chefs then incorporate this fresh, home-grown produce into their meals wherever possible.
Frozen banana yoghurt lollies
These Frozen Banana Yoghurt Lollies are easy to make, packed with goodness and provide plenty of opportunities for sensory exploration.
Ingredients
Bananas
Natural or Greek yoghurt
Optional toppings:
Desiccated coconut
Cinnamon
Method
- Peel bananas and cut them in half.
- Insert a lolly stick or child-safe skewer.
- Allow children to dip the bananas into yoghurt.
- Roll in chosen toppings.
- Place on a lined tray and freeze for 2–3 hours.
- Enjoy as a refreshing summer snack.
