Meals & Nutrition

Healthy, balanced meals prepared fresh onsite to fuel learning, play, and development every day.

Healthy, Balanced Meals Every Day

At Coombs Early Learning, children enjoy fresh, balanced meals prepared onsite each day. These meals support growth, fuel learning, and help set healthy habits for life.

All meals and snacks are included in your daily fee, there’s no need to pack food from home.

The Role of Nutrition in Early Learning

We see nutrition as an essential part of each child’s development. What children eat affects how they feel, focus, and engage throughout the day. That’s why we provide fresh, balanced meals that support wellbeing, fuel learning, and help children grow, play, and thrive.

Balanced Menus Made Fresh Onsite

All meals are cooked fresh at the centre each day by our onsite cook. We use seasonal ingredients and follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines to ensure every child receives the nutrition they need, across all stages of early development.

Each week, children enjoy a range of flavours, textures, and culturally inclusive meals that reflect the diversity of our community.

Helping Children Build Positive Food Habits

Mealtimes at Coombs are calm, supportive, and part of the learning experience. Children are encouraged to try new foods, serve themselves, and develop independence.

We treat food as an opportunity to build life skills—like making choices, communicating preferences, and showing respect for others.

We Cater for Dietary Needs and Allergies

We work closely with families to accommodate allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences. Whether it’s a food allergy, cultural requirement, or personal choice, we’ll make sure your child is safely and thoughtfully catered for.

All food is prepared in line with strict food safety and hygiene standards.

What a Day of Meals Looks Like

Our rotating menu is designed to keep things interesting while meeting children’s nutritional needs.

Here’s a look at one of our meal plans at Coombs;

Breakfast
Choice of Cereal, Toasts & Spreads
Morning Snack

Fresh Fruit Platter

Lunch

Fried Rice with Chicken & Tofu, Corn on Cob

Afternoon Tea

Pizza melts and Veggie Platter

Late Snack

Sandwiches and Fruit

No Lunchboxes Required

Everything your child needs is provided as part of the service. Families love knowing their children are well-fed with healthy, nourishing meals, without the daily task of packing food.

All you need to bring is a water bottle and a hat.

Good Food, Good Learning

Nutrition plays a big role in how children feel and function throughout the day. At Coombs, we take pride in offering meals that are not only healthy and delicious but that support the whole child.