On enrolment, specific instructions or requests regarding your child’s dietary requirements, particularly allergies, are discussed. Big Day Out Care & Education is a ‘nut free’ environment.

Children’s meal times are pleasant social occasions. Our educators sit with small groups of children during meals, talk with them and encourage conversation between children.

Children are encouraged to taste or try different foods, but never forced to eat. Toddlers and older children are encouraged to serve and feed themselves.

We provide morning tea, lunch, dessert and afternoon tea. Milk is served with lunch. These healthy, nutritionally balanced meals are freshly cooked and served on site each day. The seasonally and culturally appropriate menu is displayed near the kitchen for your perusal. We offer a four week rotating, seasonally adjusted menu sourcing fresh local produce.

Water is offered to the children throughout the day. Children may also access water independently when they wish to.

Babies’ bottles, formula and first foods are supplied by parents. We understand families like to know exactly which first foods their baby receives. Babies are held in a warm and loving manner while being bottle fed. They are introduced to food, after consultation with parents – this is a shared experience.