Kaleidoscope Kids provides meals for the children in their care. Experienced cooks are employed and work in well fitted out kitchens to ensure that the children are given healthy nutritional meals.
Breakfast is available from 6:00am till 7:30am each day with a variety of cereals, toast and spreads and fruit offered at this time.
Morning tea is held at differing times depending on the ages of children but usually around 9:00am. Offered are seasonal fruits or yoghurt or healthy slices.
Lunches provided ensure that the children receive a healthy nutritious meal to keep them going through the day. Staff sit and eat with children and encourage them to try the menu provided. Some children are finicky eaters or clearly don’t like the meal offered and in this case staff will provide an alternative option.
Examples of lunches are: Chicken Stir-fry with vegies and noodles, Cottage Pie, Chicken salad, Curried sausages and Spaghetti and meatballs, just to name a few. Please contact your centre for specific Menu items as Menus change periodically.
Children with allergies and dietary needs as well as cultural requirements are offered separate meals prepared for their specific requirements.
Afternoon Tea is provided around 2:30pm each day and will consist of a variety of food such as crackers, cheese, dried fruit, banana bread etc.
The centre also provides a late snack around 5:00pm which holds children over till they get home for tea.
Water is available to the children at all times via their own water bottles, milk is available at morning tea.