Nutrition at Adam’s
Academy Childcare
Healthy eating in the early years lays the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing. At Adam’s Academy Childcare Penrith, we provide a balanced, nutritious, and child-friendly menu, thoughtfully prepared by our in-house chef. Our meals nourish growing bodies and minds while helping children develop a positive relationship with food from an early age.
Nutrition at Adam’s Academy Childcare
Welcome to Adam’s Academy Childcare!
At Adam’s Academy Childcare Penrith, we’re passionate about creating a warm, inclusive, and dynamic space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Located in the heart of Penrith, our Early Learning Centre offers high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), our approach nurtures every aspect of a child’s development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical—laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Fresh, Nourishing Meals
Made Daily
Healthy eating in the early years lays the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing. At Adam’s Academy Childcare Penrith, we provide a balanced, nutritious, and child-friendly menu, thoughtfully prepared by our in-house chef. Our meals nourish growing bodies and minds while helping children develop a positive relationship with food from an early age.
Fresh, Nourishing
Meals Made Daily
Our experienced in-house chef prepares five meals a day, including wholesome snacks and main meals. Each dish is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients—think colorful fruits, crisp vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—to support your child’s energy, growth, and development.
Meals are enjoyed in a relaxed, social setting where children are encouraged to try new flavors, share conversations, and practice healthy eating habits.
Our experienced in-house chef prepares five meals a day, including wholesome snacks and main meals. Each dish is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients—think colorful fruits, crisp vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—to support your child’s energy, growth, and development.
Meals are enjoyed in a relaxed, social setting where children are encouraged to try new flavors, share conversations, and practice healthy eating habits.
Building Lifelong
Healthy Habits
Our nutrition program is about more than just what’s on the plate. It’s about creating a meaningful food experience that helps children develop healthy habits, social skills, and independence.
Here’s how we support your child’s mealtime journey
Introducing
Healthy Choices
We make nutritious food fun! By offering a variety of tastes and textures, we help children feel excited about eating well and exploring new foods.
Teaching Table
Manners & Social Skills
Mealtimes are a chance to learn. Children are gently guided in using cutlery, sitting respectfully at the table, and engaging in polite conversation—important skills for life.
Encouraging
Independence
With supervised self-serving, children take an active role in their meals. This builds confidence, responsibility, and awareness of healthy portion sizes.
Encouraging Independence
With supervised self-serving, children take an active role in their meals. This builds confidence, responsibility, and awareness of healthy portion sizes.
Introducing
Healthy Choices
We make nutritious food fun! By offering a variety of tastes and textures, we help children feel excited about eating well and exploring new foods.
Teaching Table
Manners & Social Skills
Mealtimes are a chance to learn. Children are gently guided in using cutlery, sitting respectfully at the table, and engaging in polite conversation—important skills for life.
Encouraging
Independence
With supervised self-serving, children take an active role in their meals. This builds confidence, responsibility, and awareness of healthy portion sizes.
Encouraging Independence
With supervised self-serving, children take an active role in their meals. This builds confidence, responsibility, and awareness of healthy portion sizes.
Sample Daily Menu
Wondering what a day of delicious, nutritious meals looks like at
Adam’s Academy? Here’s a glimpse
Sample Daily
Menu
Breakfast
Whole grain porridge topped with fresh fruit A glass of milk or a plant-based alternative
Morning Snack
Seasonal fruit platter (e.g., apples, bananas, berries) Whole grain crackers with
cheese or hummus
Lunch
Yogurt with granola and berries
(or an allergy-safe substitute)
Afternoon Snack
Grilled chicken and veggie wraps
Steamed carrots and broccoli with a side
of quinoa Water or freshly squeezed juice
Evening Snack
Selection of Fruit, Cheese and Crackers, Vegetables and Dip.
Download Our Sample Menu
Curious about the full range of meals we serve? Download our seasonal sample menu to
see the delicious and nutritious meals your child will enjoy.
