Nutrition & Intuitive Eating

Food is more than nutrition — it’s connection, comfort, and community. We approach every snack and mealtime as a learning opportunity that supports growth, mindfulness, and belonging.

What We Provide

Snacks: Two daily snacks are prepared with fresh, often organic ingredients. Children are

invited to help with simple preparation and serve themselves at snack stations, building independence, confidence, and a sense of pride.

We intentionally offer snack early in the day, recognizing that some children may arrive without breakfast—or may not have been ready to eat yet. Food fuels focus, energy, and emotional regulation, and we want every child to start the day feeling nourished and ready to learn. Throughout the day, children know that food is always available if they feel hungry later, supporting trust and intuitive eating.

Hydration: Each child receives a school water bottle to encourage steady hydration throughout the day. Water bottles travel with the children wherever they go, and regular water breaks are thoughtfully built into the daily routine.

Menus: A rotating snack menu is shared with families monthly for transparency. While we don’t have a full kitchen, we get creative — offering snacks as fresh and organic as possible, such as yogurt with berries and granola or crackers, cheese, and a clementine. Lunches are always accessible if a child is hungry outside of snack times, and children may save unfinished snacks to return to later.

Packed Lunches from Home: Children bring a single-container lunch from home. We encourage simple, nourishing meals that sustain active play and learning. Families are invited to share preferences, cultural traditions, and allergy needs so we can best support each child.