Nutrition

Real Food, Cooked Fresh, Every Day

At Morley Early Learning Centre, every meal is prepared from scratch on-site by our dedicated centre cook. There are no boxed dinners, no microwaved trays and no shipped-in catering. Just fresh, seasonal ingredients and home-style cooking — the way we'd feed our own families.

A Full Day of Meals

All meals are included in our daily fee — there's nothing extra to pack except a water bottle and a hat:

• Breakfast — for early arrivals, served from 7:00am
• Morning tea — fresh fruit, yoghurt, or wholegrain crackers and cheese
• Lunch — a hot meal cooked on-site with fresh vegetables and a balanced protein
• Afternoon tea — homemade muffins, sandwiches, fruit or veggie sticks
• Late snack — for children still here at the end of the day

Allergies, Cultural and Dietary Needs

We take dietary requirements very seriously. Whether your child has a serious allergy, a religious or cultural food requirement, or a family preference like vegetarian or dairy-free, our cook prepares an alternative tailored to your child. We document every requirement on the room's allergy chart and brief every educator before service.

Our Approach to Food

Mealtimes at our centre are calm, social occasions — not battles. Children sit together, serve themselves where possible, talk with their educators, and learn that eating is a positive, communal experience. We never force a child to eat. We never use food as a reward or punishment. And we always offer something we know each child enjoys, even on adventurous menu days.

Our Weekly Menu

Our weekly menu is posted on the noticeboard at the centre and shared via our parent communication app. It changes seasonally, with input from families. If you'd like to see a current menu before enrolling, just ask during your tour.