Nursery: Burnley
Our Snack Menu at The Olive Tree, Day Nursery & Pre-School
At The Olive Tree, we believe that nutritious, balanced meals are an essential part of every child’s development. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to meet the latest portion sizes and traffic-light nutritional guidance and are fully compliant with the updated EYFS Nutrition Guidance (2025).
Freshly Prepared by Trained Staff
We’re proud to have a dedicated, trained staff who prepares every snack from scratch each day. Our staff caters for all dietary needs, allergies, intolerances, and parental preferences.
All meals are prepared in a nut-free kitchen using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Nutritionally Balanced
Our menus are built around whole foods — fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins — providing the right balance of nutrients to support children’s healthy growth.
Where possible, we use seasonal and locally sourced produce to give your child the very best start in life.
Encouraging Healthy Habits
We’re passionate about helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. We involve children in learning about food and encourage them to explore a wide variety of tastes and textures.
Look out for our delicious recipes and practical tips for families!
Positive Snack Time Experience
Snack times at The Olive Tree are calm, sociable, and inclusive. Children and practitioners sit together, encouraging conversation and independence.
Children over two years are encouraged to self-serve, building confidence and fine-motor skills.
Drinks & Hydration
Fresh drinking water is available to children at all times, and milk is served with morning and afternoon snacks. We encourage children to listen to their bodies and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Partnership with Parents
We love working in partnership with families to promote healthy habits at home.
We share simple, nutritious recipes and mealtime tips to help make healthy eating fun for the whole family.
Celebrating Culture & Community
Food is a wonderful way to celebrate diversity. Throughout the year, children enjoy themed dishes linked to festivals and events — from Eid to Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, and Christmas — helping them learn about the world through taste and tradition.
A Snack for Every Child
Every child is unique, and so are their snack time needs. That’s why we offer seasonal four-week rotating menus, designed to reflect different dietary preferences, stages of development, and family values.
All menus are free from added salt and sugar, and balanced to include:
- A wide variety of vegetables and fruit
- Whole grains and pulses
- High-quality proteins
- Dairy or fortified alternatives
Our approach draws on guidance from the Children’s Food Trust and the Government’s Under-5s Menu Planning Guide.
A Typical Day of Snacks
Every day at The Olive Tree follows a carefully planned schedule to ensure children receive balanced nutrition throughout their day.
Morning & Afternoon Snacks
Fresh fruit and vegetables with rice cakes, crackerbreads, breadsticks, or homemade dips, served with milk.
Lunch
A highlight of the day for all children! For children who are booked into a paid lunch session, parents will be requested to send a healthy lunch to nursery. All children are supported to self-serve their lunch, promoting independence and confidence. We only promote healthy eating The Olive Tree.
Snack Menu
Snack menus are displayed in the nursery and shared with families through our app. Click below to view a sample of our seasonal four-week menu.
Winter Menu Week 1
Autumn Term Week 1
Summer Menu Week 1
Spring Term Week 1
Nursery: Burnley
Our Snack Menu at The Olive Tree, Day Nursery & Pre-School
At The Olive Tree, we believe that nutritious, balanced meals are an essential part of every child’s development. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to meet the latest portion sizes and traffic-light nutritional guidance and are fully compliant with the updated EYFS Nutrition Guidance (2025).
Freshly Prepared by Our Chef
We’re proud to have a dedicated, trained staff who prepares every snack from scratch each day. Our staff caters for all dietary needs, allergies, intolerances, and parental preferences.All meals are prepared in a nut-free kitchen using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Nutritionally Balanced
Our menus are built around whole foods — fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins — providing the right balance of nutrients to support children’s healthy growth.Where possible, we use seasonal and locally sourced produce to give your child the very best start in life.
Encouraging Healthy Habits
We’re passionate about helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. We involve children in learning about food and encourage them to explore a wide variety of tastes and textures.Look out for our delicious recipes and practical tips for families!
Positive Mealtime Experience
Snack times at The Olive Tree are calm, sociable, and inclusive. Children and practitioners sit together, encouraging conversation and independence.Children over two years are encouraged to self-serve, building confidence and fine-motor skills.
Drinks & Hydration
Fresh drinking water is available to children at all times, and milk is served with morning and afternoon snacks. We encourage children to listen to their bodies and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Partnership with Parents
We love working in partnership with families to promote healthy habits at home. We share simple, nutritious recipes and mealtime tips to help make healthy eating fun for the whole family.
Celebrating Culture & Community
Celebrating Culture & Community
Food is a wonderful way to celebrate diversity. Throughout the year, children enjoy themed dishes linked to festivals and events — from Eid to Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, and Christmas — helping them learn about the world through taste and tradition.
A Menu for Every Child
Every child is unique, and so are their mealtime needs. That’s why we offer seasonal four-week rotating menus, designed to reflect different dietary preferences, stages of development, and family values.
All menus are free from added salt and sugar, and balanced to include:
- A wide variety of vegetables and fruit
- Whole grains and pulses
- High-quality proteins
- Dairy or fortified alternatives
Our approach draws on guidance from the Children’s Food Trust and the Government’s Under-5s Menu Planning Guide.
A Typical Day of Meals
Every day at The Olive Tree follows a carefully planned schedule to ensure children receive balanced nutrition throughout their day.
Morning & Afternoon Snacks
Fresh fruit and vegetables with rice cakes, crackerbreads, breadsticks, or homemade dips, served with milk.
Lunch
A highlight of the day for all children! For children who are booked into a paid lunch session, parents will be requested to send a healthy lunch to nursery. We support parents in packing healthy lunches in line with EYFS. All children are supported to self-serve their lunch, promoting independence and confidence. We only promote healthy eating The Olive Tree.
Menus & Updates
Snack menus are displayed in the nursery and shared with families through our app. Click below to view a sample of our seasonal four-week menu.
Winter Menu Week 1
Autumn Term Week 1
Summer Menu Week 1
Spring Term Week 1
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