Early Learning Centre Menu
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning Tea
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
1st Course Lunch
Chow Mein and rice
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Tuna Pasta Bake with Broccoli
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Bangers & Mash with Garden Peas
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
Afternoon Tea
Explorers- Dried Fruit & Cheese Crackers
Adventurers- Yoghurt& Fruit Cones
Hummus & Crackers
Pioneers- Savoury Muffins
Rice Cakes with spread
Drink
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning Tea
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
1st Course Lunch
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Apricot Chicken With Vegetables and Rice
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Shepherds Pie
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Drink
Water/Milk
Water
Water
Water
Water
Afternoon Tea
Explorers- Yoghurt Fruit Cones
Pioneers - Hummus & Vegetable Sticks
Rice Cakes & Spread
Adventurers - Vegan Cake
Dried Fruit, Cheese and Crackers
Drink
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Week 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning Tea
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
1st Course Lunch
Spaghetti Bolognaise
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Curried Sausages, Vegetables & Mash
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Fish Fingers with Mash and Vegetables
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
Afternoon Tea
Explorers- Sweet Potato Hummus & Crackers
Adventurers- Hummus Dip & Crackers
Pioneers -Yoghurt Cupcakes
Healthy Fruit Slice Crumble with Custard
Wholemeal Crackers & Spread
Drink
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Week 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning Tea
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Fruit Platter
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
1st Course Lunch
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Burritos & Salad
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Thousand Island Chicken, Broccoli, Sweet potato & Rice
“DIY” wholemeal sandwiches
Drink
Water
Water
Water
Water
Water
Afternoon Tea
Pioneers- Custard/Yoghurt Fruit Cones
Adventurers- Crackers with Tomato and Cheese
Dried Fruit and Cheese
Explorers - Oat Slice
Seasonal Fruit Wedges
Drink
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
Water/Milk
"DIY" Sandwiches: Selection of ham, chicken, tuna, egg, salads, spaghetti, Vegemite, jam, cream cheese – on wholemeal bread
Fruit Platter: Depends on Season and availability may include a selection of the following: Apple, rockmelon, watermelon, banana, pineapple, orange, grapes and kiwi fruit.
Philosophy
It is important for children to receive enough food and nutrients throughout the day to support their growth and active lives. It is recommended that children in long day care (at least 8 hours per day) be provided with half of their daily nutritional requirements through morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.