Nutrition at The Tree House – Healthy Meals for Growing Minds
Mealtime at The Tree House is more than just food—it’s an opportunity for social interaction, sensory exploration, and healthy habit formation. We provide balanced, nourishing meals made from fresh, high-quality ingredients to support your child’s growth and development.
Feeding Your Baby
Your Way
We understand that every infant has unique feeding needs. Our caregivers work with parents to follow individual feeding schedules, whether breast milk, formula, or introducing solids.
We support:
- Parent-provided breast milk or formula
- Gradual introduction of solid foods
- A safe and nurturing feeding environment
Healthy Eating is a Habit
Our meals emphasize whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and balanced nutrition to promote lifelong healthy eating habits.
Our approach includes:
- Fresh, seasonal produce
- Whole grains and lean proteins
- Nut-free meal options for safety
Mealtime Skill Building
Teaching children independence, social skills, and food appreciation through engaging mealtime activities.
Skill 1: Self-Serving & Table Manners
Encouraging children to serve themselves and practice good eating habits in a supportive environment.
Skill 2: Exploring New Foods & Flavors
Introducing children to a variety of textures, flavors, and colors to expand their palates and foster healthy choices.
Hands-On Food Preparation
Engaging little learners in simple food prep activities to build confidence and curiosity about healthy eating.
Menu Sample
For ages 00+
Children will participate in family-style dining for breakfast and lunch, along with two healthy snacks every day including fresh fruit and vegetables. Children will also engage in cooking as part of their overall curriculum and enrichment activities.
Fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grown by the children in the community garden will complement the meal experience. Meals and snacks are made from scratch with organic, free-range and non-GMO ingredients, as often as possible. The Tree House is a nut safe environment.
Breakfast Meals
- English Muffin w/ Apple Butter
- Mini Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
- Pancakes/French Toast/Waffles
- Turkey Sausage Links w/ Toast
Lunch Foods
- English Muffin Pizza/Pizza Bagels
- Hot Dog Slices w/ Pasta Salad OR Fries
- Beans & Franks/Mac & Cheese with Hot Dogs
- Chicken OR Bean & Cheese Quesadilla w/ Salsa
Snacks
- Cheddar Crackers (Whales, Cheez-its, etc.)
- Graham Crackers (Honey and/or Cinnamon)
- Pretzel Sticks
- Vanilla Wafers
Allergies and/or
restricted diets?
We take food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously. Our meals are nut-free, and we accommodate special dietary needs to ensure all children can enjoy safe and nutritious meals.
Join the Fun!
We’d love to welcome your child to The Tree House family.