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Nursery Food and Meals: What Should Parents Ask?

Questions to ask about meals, snacks, allergies, dietary requirements and how food is handled at nursery.

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Food arrangements vary. Some nurseries prepare meals on site, while others use a caterer or ask families to provide food.

Ask about allergies

Tell the setting about allergies and dietary requirements before your child starts. Ask how information is recorded, shared with staff and managed during meals and snacks.

Ask what is included

Check whether breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks are included in the fee or charged separately.

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