Each meal served at Creche is prepared to assure quality, freshness, and nutritional value. All foods are family and child-friendly, and prepared fresh, using healthy alternatives. Meals are served family style so children receive initial portions and can ask for more. Children are encouraged to serve themselves if they are able to do so. Teachers sit at the table with the children during meal times to model proper table manners. All meals begin with a basic non-denominational prayer. Children are encouraged to participate in prayer; however, are never forced to do so.
Creche employs an in-house Registered Dietitian who preserves guidelines set forth by NAEYC Accreditation and the Department of Early Learning.
Brooke was born and raised in Kansas. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University and completed the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Brooke's passion for nutrition has always been fueled by her desire to help others and understand the importance of nutrition in their daily lives. As a dietitian, Brooke gained valuable clinical experience in a hospital setting, where she realized the importance of creating and maintaining healthy habits early in life. In addition, she gained knowledge and skills in managing special dietary needs such as allergies/intolerances, tube feedings, diabetes, and weight management. Consequently, this experience sparked her interest in pediatric nutrition.
Brooke has always been passionate about working with children, and uses a "sense of science" based approach when encouraging children to explore new foods. She believes when children are allowed to use their senses to investigate new foods in different contexts, the more likely they are to try them during mealtimes. Once children take the time to explore the sensory characteristics of food, they become much more interested in all the different ways they can consume it. Brooke's goal is to encourage and foster an interest in food for children that will lay a foundation for healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
