A Taste of Home Every Day
Food is a huge part of feeling safe, settled and cared for. At Little Sharkies, we serve fresh, homestyle meals so every child feels comforted, nourished and truly at home in our Mount Waverley centre.
Freshly made in-house, every day
Every meal at Little Sharkies is freshly prepared in-house by our own kitchen team — nothing is outsourced or catered in. From breakfast through to afternoon tea, our cook uses quality, seasonal ingredients to make nourishing, homestyle dishes that children recognise, love and look forward to.
This is the heart of our "A Taste of Home Every Day" promise: real cooking, real smells drifting through the centre, and mealtimes that feel like sitting down at the kitchen table at home.
Allergy & Health Management
At Little Sharkies Early Learning Centre, the health and safety of every child is our highest priority.
We work closely with families to support children with allergies, asthma, and other medical conditions. Individual Medical Management Plans and Risk Minimisation Plans are developed in partnership with families and healthcare professionals, ensuring every child can safely take part in all aspects of our program.
Our educators receive regular training in allergy awareness, anaphylaxis management, and the use of EpiPens. Emergency medication is kept readily accessible, and all staff are familiar with each child's individual action plan.
We promote safe food handling, active supervision, and open communication with families to minimise risk and create a safe, inclusive learning environment for every child.
For more information about our Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy, please contact our Centre Management Team.
Sample weekly menu
Our seasonal menu is thoughtfully planned to provide children with varied, nutritious meals throughout the day.
| Meal | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Toastie with raspberry jam | Wholesome pikelet with avocado spread | Cereal with milk | Multigrain toastie with butter spread | Oat porridge |
| Morning Tea | Fruits and water | Fruits and water | Fruits and water | Fruits and water | Fruits and water |
| Lunch | Spanish tuna pasta | Tomato beef stew with bok choy, brown and white rice | Beef bulgogi (alternative chicken) with purple rice | Fried rice with mixed vegetables and beans | Teriyaki fish (alternative tofu) with broccoli and plain rice |
| Afternoon Tea | Arnott's biscuits with yoghurt | Homemade spinach and corn muffins with Greek yoghurt | Homemade crackers with avocado dip and fruit platter | Corn Thins and fruit platter | Vegetable spring rolls and fruit platter |
| Late Snack | Rice cakes with corn dip | Corn Thins with 100% apple juice (no added sugar) | Crackers and cheese | Corn Thins and fresh fruit | Air-popped popcorn (no added salt or sugar) |
- Breakfast
- Toastie with raspberry jam
- Morning Tea
- Fruits and water
- Lunch
- Spanish tuna pasta
- Afternoon Tea
- Arnott's biscuits with yoghurt
- Late Snack
- Rice cakes with corn dip
- Breakfast
- Wholesome pikelet with avocado spread
- Morning Tea
- Fruits and water
- Lunch
- Tomato beef stew with bok choy, brown and white rice
- Afternoon Tea
- Homemade spinach and corn muffins with Greek yoghurt
- Late Snack
- Corn Thins with 100% apple juice (no added sugar)
- Breakfast
- Cereal with milk
- Morning Tea
- Fruits and water
- Lunch
- Beef bulgogi (alternative chicken) with purple rice
- Afternoon Tea
- Homemade crackers with avocado dip and fruit platter
- Late Snack
- Crackers and cheese
- Breakfast
- Multigrain toastie with butter spread
- Morning Tea
- Fruits and water
- Lunch
- Fried rice with mixed vegetables and beans
- Afternoon Tea
- Corn Thins and fruit platter
- Late Snack
- Corn Thins and fresh fruit
- Breakfast
- Oat porridge
- Morning Tea
- Fruits and water
- Lunch
- Teriyaki fish (alternative tofu) with broccoli and plain rice
- Afternoon Tea
- Vegetable spring rolls and fruit platter
- Late Snack
- Air-popped popcorn (no added salt or sugar)
Menus may change depending on ingredient availability. Families will be notified of any updates through Storypark. Water is available throughout the day, and individual dietary requirements are carefully accommodated.
Food Gallery
A look at the fresh, homestyle meals we cook and serve each day.
