Nutrition And Meals
What is KGF ?
At Get Set Grow, we understand the important role nutrition plays in children’s growth, learning and wellbeing.
We partner with Kids Gourmet Food to provide fresh, nutritious and child-friendly meals each day. Meals are designed to support healthy eating habits and introduce children to a variety of flavours, textures and ingredients.
Our mealtimes are also valuable learning moments. Children are encouraged to try new foods, practise independence, develop self-help skills and enjoy positive social interactions with their peers and educators.
KGF specialises in preparing meals for early learning centres, and meals are freshly made the day before and delivered daily to the centre. It has been refining childcare menus since 2002. Their meals are developed by qualified chefs and nutrition professionals, with menus designed to support children’s healthy growth, development and wellbeing.
Why We Partner With KGF ?
Our partnership with KGF allows us to provide high-quality meals while allowing our educators to focus on what matters most: caring for children, supporting their learning and building meaningful relationships.
KGF supports our centre by providing:
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Fresh, nutritious and homestyle meals
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Menus designed for children from early childhood through to preschool age
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A balanced six-week rotational menu
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Meals that include a variety of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, dairy, lean meats and fish
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Meals designed in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines
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Allergy-aware meal options and support for dietary and cultural preferences
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Daily refrigerated deliveries to support freshness and food safety
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A wide variety of flavours and textures to encourage children to try new foods
Benefits For Children
Mealtimes are an important part of children’s learning and development. Through our partnership with KGF, children are exposed to a wide variety of healthy foods, flavours and textures in a positive and supportive environment.
This helps children:
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Develop positive lifelong eating habits
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Build confidence in trying new foods
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Experience a variety of Australian and multicultural meals
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Learn about healthy choices through everyday routines
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Strengthen independence and self-help skills during mealtimes
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Engage in social conversations with educators and peers
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Develop a healthy relationship with food
Individual Dietary Requirements
We understand that every child’s health, culture and dietary needs are important. With Kids Gourmet Food, we can support children who require special meals due to allergies, intolerances, medical needs, cultural preferences, or family dietary requirements.
Where a child has specific dietary needs, families are encouraged to speak with our team during enrolment or as soon as their child’s requirements change. We work closely with families and KGF to ensure that meals are carefully planned and appropriately prepared for each child.
This may include support for:
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Food allergies
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Food intolerances
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Cultural or religious dietary requirements
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Vegetarian meal options
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Texture-modified meals were required
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Medical dietary requirements with supporting documentation
Each child’s dietary information is recorded and communicated clearly with educators to support safe and consistent mealtime practices. Our goal is to ensure every child can participate in mealtimes safely,confidently and inclusively.
Benefits For Families
Families can feel confident knowing their child is receiving nutritious meals while attending care.
Our KGF partnership gives families peace of mind because:
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Meals are planned with children’s nutrition in mind
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Food is prepared by qualified chefs
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Menus provide variety across the week
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Dietary needs can be discussed and supported
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Families do not need to pack daily meals
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Children are encouraged to explore healthy foods in a relaxed and supportive way
Benefits For Educators And The Centre
Partnering with KGF also supports the smooth operation of our centre. It reduces the pressure of daily meal planning and preparation, allowing educators to spend more time engaging with children.
This means our team can focus more on:
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Supporting children’s routines
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Sitting with children during mealtimes
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Encouraging independence and positive food experiences
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Observing children’s wellbeing and development
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Building calm, enjoyable and social mealtime routines