Hot Meal Program

At St. Matthews Day Care, we believe that all children should be provided healthy snacks and meals throughout the day.  By providing a light breakfast, snacks and a hot-lunch program, we are contributing to the child's well being, while making life a little easier for busy parents / guardians.

There is no additional cost to the parents to participate in the food program.  Your monthly fee includes these meals.

Below are some sample items from our past menus.  Please note that only one item is served from the list, children are not given a choice of foods.  Alternate menus are made to accommodate those with restrictions due to allergies or religious beliefs.

For those in by 8:30 am

Light Breakfast (served with water and milk)

• Scrambled Eggs

• Waffles

• Toast with jam

• Bagels

• Croissants and spread

• Crackers and spread

• Cereal

• Fruit with or without Yogurt

• Veggies and Dip

Lunch (served with water, milk or juice)

• Chicken Pot Pie with Salad

• Vegetarian Lasagne with garlic bread and salad

• Mac and Cheese with Veggies

• Chicken Wings, Fries and Veggies

• Assorted Stir fries served with Rice

• Tuna Casserole

• Spanish Rice

• Cod Nuggets, Rice and Corn

• Hot Dogs or Hamburgers and Fries with veggies

Dessert (after lunch) 

• Apple crumble

• Jello

• Pudding

• Cookies

• Fruit and Yogurt

• Pie, squares or bars

• Ice Cream

Snacks (AM & PM) (served with water, milk or juice)

• Trail Mix

• Cheese and Crackers

• Granola Bars

• Pretzels

• Fruit platters

• Dried fruit

• Veggies and Dip

• Chips and Dip

Group Care (4 months through Kindergarten) - receive all the meals above providing the child is at the Centre during serving times.  Parents are expected to pack a healthy snack and water for Kindergarten children to take to school.

Before and After School Care (Grade 1 to 7) - receive a light breakfast and afternoon snack after school.  The afternoon snack is typically the lunch menu from the group, however, some days, it is a lighter snack.  Parents are expected to pack a healthy snack and water for their children to take to school.  Parents are also expected to either pack a lunch or participate in the school lunch program.  During school breaks (Christmas, Spring) and Professional Development Days, children attending will be served all the meals noted above.  Those participating in the Summer Program all receive the meals above; however, lunches are typically a brown bag lunch for the children to take on their field trips.

Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) - preschool children will receive a light snack during their session.