Nutrition and food at Nara 

At Nara, we recognise the positive impact of healthy eating habits on each children’s learning and development.  

Nara provides nutritious and tasty morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea prepared in our own kitchen. We cater to the individual dietary needs of each child, and offer a multicultural menu that celebrates food and special events from around the world.  

At Nara we use progressive mealtimes that are more flexible, supporting children to recognise their needs and choose to eat when they are hungry, rather than according to a timetable. Children can gather in small groups to enjoy meals together, without interrupting the play of others. Educators actively participate in mealtimes and encourage children to help themselves to food and water throughout the day. 

Children in the 4-year-old kindergarten program bring their own morning tea and lunch as part of our school readiness program. 

Nara is recognised as a part of the Victorian Government The Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program