With a primary focus on the health and well being of the child, Apple Tree Montessori School offers only Natural and Organic foods. We are very proud to offer a dietary program that meets the highest standards of quality and nutrition, all included in our tuition fee schedule.
Why Natural and Organic?
Organic foods may impart greater nutritive value than conventional fruits, vegetables, grains and meats. Children in particular can benefit from organics because their bodies are less capable of eliminating pesticide residues, chemical fertilizers and artificial food additives. Apple Tree Montessori School is very proud to serve only Natural and Organic foods.
Fresh, Peanut Free
Apple Tree Montessori ensures all food preparation for children is peanut free, with an emphasis on fresh foods. Fresh foods support the local food movement, eating local and natural is all synonymous with local food, whose consumption has risen to prominence as an important part of the larger green movement.
Local Foods, Hormone Free, Non-artificial
All menu items provided by Apple Tree Montessori School are free of trans-fats, artificial coloring and artificial preservatives. Selection of meats do not have artificial growth hormones and routine antibiotics, placing a strong emphasis on using local & organic content. The preparation of food is free of the most common allergens, and very low glycemic index, partially hydrogenate fats and gluten-free containing omega-3 fatty acids which play a vital important role in children's nutrition. All products are chemical-free and free of hormones and growth promoters.
Nutrition Guidelines
Apple Tree Montessori School's menu follows and adheres to the Government of Ontario's Day Nurseries Act guidelines in servicing our prepared foods to ensure that food is properly stored, prepared and kept to retain maximum nutritive value and prevention of food contamination.
Serving sizes are in accordance with Canada 's Food Guide to Health Eating and the meal pattern guidelines in the Day Nurseries Act.