Nutrition is a key pillar of the experience at Discovery at Play. We believe that food is not simply meant to be delicious – for young children, it promotes the development of fine motor skills, encourages sensory exploration and can be an educational tool.
Our healthy menus are prepared in-house by cooks and have been developed in conjunction with Australian Dietary Guidelines. The kitchen team uses seasonal ingredients for nutrient-rich meals designed to appeal to children, and combine familiar tastes with variety to broaden their horizons.
There are myriad opportunities for children to learn about nutrition at the centres, whether that is taking part in regular cooking classes, harvesting edible plants in the garden, engaging in activities around different ingredients and gaining education around healthy practices such as brushing teeth.
Such a hit with kids is our food, that we have even made recipe books for little tummies!
