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Healthy Eating For Kids
Smart Kids Day Nursery Diet & Nutrition
Children embark on their journey of learning about food from a very early age. The messages they receive about healthy eating for kids during this crucial period form the foundations for the dietary choices they will make as they progress through school and beyond. Given that more than one in five children are overweight or obese at the outset of their school reception year, it has never been more crucial to instil healthy habits from the start.

We are proud participants in the Eat Better Start Better pilot scheme, a valuable initiative. This guide has been thoughtfully designed to support early years providers, practitioners, and parents in meeting the early years foundation stage requirement for providing healthy, balanced, and nutritious food and drinks. By fostering a culture of healthy eating for kids and imparting knowledge about food during their early years, we not only safeguard their well-being in their youth but also lay the groundwork for their future health and vitality.

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Eat Better, Start Better

We take pride in fostering the well-being of the children in our care through the provision of wholesome, well-balanced, and nutritious meals at Smart Kids Day Nursery. Our commitment is to nurture vibrant, healthy, and joyful youngsters within our nurturing environments. Our dietary and nutritional initiatives are designed to equip your child with the vitality required for a day filled with play, learning, and growth.

At Smart Kids, we ensure your child’s day is supported with a morning snack, a nutritious lunch, and a delightful afternoon tea. Our menus, meticulously crafted and freshly prepared by our skilled chefs, aim to make mealtimes both enjoyable and educational. To instil essential skills and food etiquette, we present meals in a family-style setting, encouraging children to participate in setting the table, serving themselves, engaging in conversations, and tidying up afterward.

Understanding that each child is unique, we cater to special dietary needs arising from medical conditions, allergies, religious, or cultural preferences. Simply inform our Nursery Manager, and we’ll be delighted to discuss personalised options that meet your child’s requirements.

Our Partners:


We are proud to be partnered with ‘The Kidz Clean Kitchen’, a London-based catering service, which specialises in providing 30 hours funded childcare with a focus on delivering hot, fresh, and nutritious home-cooked meals to nurseries, schools, and playcentres. With an emphasis on simple yet healthy food for kids, their in-house nutritionist collaborates closely with the skilled chefs to align with recommended daily allowances and FSA guidelines.

The Kidz Clean Kitchen, with its monthly “World Food Day” initiative, contributes to the development of healthy eating habits, making them the go-to choice for quality childcare catering services in London.

The Kidz Clean Kitchen

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The staff at the nursery have been very attentive and supportive to my son starting the nursery. They have communicated well with us and understood my son individual needs. Lovely and kind staff. They do their job perfectly and take responsibility . Many thanks
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It's the team at Smart Kids that stands out. The staff are warm, caring and provide a positive environment for the kids. Our child loves the music and mandarin classes in particular, all delivered in a fun and inclusive way. Lots of improvements made to the facilities recently after listening to feedback from parents - a good sign for any nursery that values what parents think. Highly recommend.
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Smart Kids Day Nursery is a little jewel of a nursery. My son has been going for 18 months and we couldn't be happier. They might not have the best facilities, but the staff are exceptional - caring, attentive, and dedicated, and the environment is warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. You can just tell the children are happy. They always have lots of fun activities planned, and Kitty's music classes are a big hit with my son. If you're looking for a nurturing, and supportive place for your child, Smart Kids is it!
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We couldn't be happier with Smart Kids Nursery! Before Smart Kids, we had our daughter at another nursery but she just didn't settle so we decided to move her to Smart Kids and she settle right away and was always excited to go to Nursery. The Smart Kids Nursery staff are excellent and you can really tell they enjoy what they do and go the extra mile to give engaging, creative and educational task and projects. There is a strong sense of community with encouraging for parents to get involved with special occasions and events. Would highly recommend!
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My daughter started going tonthis nursery in September,I didn't have the best experience at her other nursery that she went before, so honestly i was very nervous. I have to say all of the team are amazing with her ,they are warm caring and kind with the kids there. Always keeping us informed about their days through the app and at pick up time. Always very friendly and welcoming parents even when their are busy always find a time to talk if we need anything. In only 3 months time my daughter that had a severe speech delay and social issues started to engage in the activities her speech improved so much, she hugs her little friends and members of staff. Obviously she loves them and she loves going to nursery and if my child is happy ,I'm over the moon. Today I went for their Christmas show and left in tears of joy as I saw my little one engaging with all of them and doing her Christmas play. Thenk you to all the team if I could give 10 stars I would.
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I am so pleased with my choice of nursery- my son has been at Smart Kids Day nursery since he was 9months old (now 13 months). He has settled so well with the help of the brilliant staff. The staff and management are very attentive, they all are genuinely interested in my sons development and I trust their judgement wholly. The staff seem to really get on with each other and enjoy their jobs, and the kids benefit hugely from the fun relaxed atmosphere.
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My son is going to Smart Kids nursery and he is always happy to go to his nursery🤗the staffs are very friendly, you can leave your child with peace in your heart at Smart Kids nursery they will take good care of your child.Thank you for looking after my Aziz♥️Highly recommended 🤗
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Why Choose Smart Kids Day Nursery
Experience
Our comprehensive staff training programme ensures that everyone in our team is up to date on the latest guidance, techniques, learning programmes, and first aid. This way, when your child is attending Smart Kids Nursery, they are cared for and looked after in the very best way. This ensures you feel comfortable and confident while you are away from them.
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We have a strict safeguarding policy at Smart Kids Nursery which is never compromised ensuring your child is in the safest hands. With 26 year's experience, we have built a positive management team and systems are in place to guarantee our hygeine standards and behaviour policies are always up to scratch. We partner with local schools so our teams can prepare your child for their next step.
Our Promise
Our testimonials from parents past and present speak for themselves and assure you that when we say we are committed to your child's development and well-being, it is completely true. We enjoy watching children grow and learn while they are with us and we take pride in ensuring they enjoy each and every day they spend with us.

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