Food and Nutrition

At Little Sunflowers Day Nursery in Great Barr, food and nutrition play an important role in everyday nursery life. Nutritious, balanced meals help children grow, concentrate and enjoy their day — which is why we take such care with what we serve.

All meals are freshly prepared on site, included in our nursery fees, and designed to support healthy habits from the very earliest years.

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Food & Nutrition at Little Sunflowers Day Nursery

At Little Sunflowers, relationships matter. In this short video, our Nursery Manager shares what makes our setting so special, from the warmth of our team to the nurturing, play-filled environment your child will enjoy every day.

Freshly Cooked Meals, Prepared On Site

All meals at Little Sunflowers are cooked fresh each day in our nursery kitchen by a professional chef. Our menus are created with guidance from a nutritionist and carefully planned to provide children with the energy and nutrients they need throughout the day.

Meals include a balance of:

  • protein

  • carbohydrates

  • healthy fats

  • vitamins and minerals

For families looking for a nursery where meals are cooked on site and included, Little Sunflowers offers reassurance and simplicity.

Healthy, Enjoyable Mealtimes

We believe mealtimes should be positive, relaxed and social. Children are encouraged to enjoy food together, explore new tastes at their own pace and develop healthy eating habits in a supportive environment.

Where appropriate, children are encouraged to:

  • try new foods without pressure

  • develop independence through self-serving

  • enjoy calm, shared mealtimes with their peers

These everyday moments support confidence, communication and positive relationships with food.