Health & Nutrition
Safe, inclusive, and nourishing meals, because what children eat shapes how they grow, learn, and thrive.
A Supportive Nutrition Environment
A supportive nutrition environment provides opportunities to support the four foundations of optimal learning and development, as outlined in Ontario's How Does Learning Happen?
Well-Being
Nutritious meals support children's physical health and energy throughout the day.
Engagement
Shared mealtimes become opportunities for curiosity, exploration, and connection.
Belonging
Eating the same meals together fosters a sense of inclusion and community.
Expression
Children develop food confidence by trying new flavours in a supportive environment.
Fresh, Balanced & Delicious
Every meal and snack is prepared fresh using safe food handling practices and ingredients free from allergens of concern to our children.
Fresh Fruits
Warm Lunches
Veggies & Greens
Wholesome Snacks
Dairy & Proteins
Outside Food Policy
Kid's Mondo encourages a supportive nutrition environment by not allowing outside food or beverages to be brought in by parents/caregivers, offering children the same meals and snacks at regularly scheduled times.
Children are capable and competent eaters with a curiosity to learn to eat a variety of foods.
Meets Ontario Ministry of Education licensing requirements
Aligned with Canada's Food Guide
Free from food allergens of concern to enrolled children
lightbulbWhy This Policy Benefits Children
Children feel included and engaged with peers during meal and snack times, supporting learning.
Children arrive at the table hungry and ready to eat nutritious food at scheduled times.
Conflicts between children at mealtimes may be avoided.
Parents aren't pressured by others to provide outside food for special days.
Safer and more inclusive eating environment for children with food allergies.
Food safety ensured through the entire process of purchasing, preparation, and serving.
Parents and caregivers are always aware of every food offered to their children.
Children are not exposed to food marketing or advertising while in the centre.
ruleExceptions to This Policy
Special dietary concerns (such as food allergies) or feeding arrangements detailed in written instructions from a parent/caregiver, labelled with full name and date.
Food for infants under one year of age, with written instructions from a parent/caregiver.
Expressed breast milk that is labelled with full name and date.
Alternative arrangements (e.g., day camps, bagged lunches for licensed kindergarten groups, catering service).
Emergency situations.
Note: If a child needs additional meals or snacks at the child care setting, speak to the supervisor to discuss arrangements.
menu_bookReferences & Resources
- 1 Ontario Ministry of Education. How Does Learning Happen? 2014. View document
- 2 Ontario Ministry of Education. Child Care and Early Years Act 2014. View regulation
- ODPH Ontario Dietitians in Public Health, Child Care Resources. www.odph.ca/child-care-resources
Questions About Our Food Program?
Our team is happy to discuss dietary needs, allergies, or any questions you have about the meals and snacks we provide. Reach out anytime.
call(613) 779-8877