Nourishing Meals for Growing Minds

Balanced, nutritious meals for children ages 2.5 to 6.

The Role of Nutrition in Growth

Fuel for Learning

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in a child’s physical and cognitive development, particularly during the formative years. At Silver Maple Montessori, we prioritize meals that provide balanced nutrition, supporting children’s energy needs, focus, and overall well-being. By incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins, our meals help children stay active and engaged throughout their school day, building a foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits.

A Balanced Approach

Our nutrition program is designed to offer meals that are not only nutritious but also enjoyable for young palates. Meals are prepared with fresh, quality ingredients and served in a supportive, social setting where children can develop a positive relationship with food. Teachers encourage children to try new flavors and understand the importance of a balanced diet, promoting healthy choices that will benefit them as they grow.

Locally Sourced

Quality You Can Trust

Our in-house kitchen ensures that meals are prepared fresh daily, prioritizing food safety and quality. We source locally grown produce and whole ingredients whenever possible, maintaining high standards in every dish we serve. This approach allows us to cater to a range of dietary needs while supporting children’s health with minimally processed foods.

Healthy and Tasty

Sample Weekly Menus

Our weekly menus are carefully curated to provide variety and balanced nutrition, with meals that introduce children to a range of flavors and food groups. Please see the sample menu below for an idea of the delicious, wholesome meals served daily at Silver Maple Montessori.

Snack

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 1	Carrot muffin	Yogurt dip with pita bread	Boiled egg and crackers	Wow butter bread	Cheddar cheese sandwich
Week 2	Mini pizza	Yogurt parfait	Zucchini muffin	Tortilla chip with salsa	Banana bread
Week 3	Pumpkin oats bar	Arancini	Cream cheese bagel	Hummus and carrot sticks	Cucumber sandwich
Week 4	Potato cheese balls	Oatmeal	Pretzels with fruit	Apple and yogurt “donut”	Waffles with maple syrup

Lunch

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 1	Lentils with rice	Enchiladas	Pancake with scrambled eggs	Udon soup with fried fish	Spaghetti with meat balls
Week 2	Lasagna	Chicken pilaf	Chicken and vegetable chowmein	Cream of broccoli soup with dinner rolls	Chili with rice
Week 3	Jollof rice	Creamy potato soup with baguette	Lentil and vegetable soup with chicken wrap	Chicken vegetable pita wrap	Burger fries
Week 4	Butter chicken with naan	Tomato alphabet soup with grilled cheese	Chicken and dumpling	Creamy pumpkin and kale ziti	Waffles with maple syrup

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