Snack
SNACK
Children are encouraged to bring their own snack and drink to the program
every day. Snack time is designated after everyone goes to wash their
hands. Please send a sufficient nutritious snack (accordance with the
Canada Food Guide), with a small drink. We ask that it is of a healthy nature
as we do promote a balanced diet in our program.
Keep in mind we do not have a refrigerator, so please do not send food items that may spoil.
NO NUTS PLEASE! TOPP KIDS Out of School Clubs/Foundation strive to be a “Peanut and Nut Aware Zone”. All parents must ensure that their child’s snack is free of any kind of peanuts or nuts, due to the possibility of one or more children in the program having severe, life-threatening allergies. Please read labels carefully, and send nothing that “may contain” peanut, peanut oils or other nuts. Please note that any family functions are also nut free.
Parents are to inform us of any food sensitivities or allergies, as well as the type and severity of reactions. Although we strive to be a nut free zone, we cannot guarantee this to any parent or child. This means that parent and child must still use reasonable caution regarding snacks, and any child with life threatening allergies MUST have an Epi-Pen, supplied through a prescription from their physician. The Epi-Pen must come with the child and be stored away by the educators during the program time.
In the case of a child not having a snack, TOPP KIDS will provide an apple or other healthy snack. If this is a regular occurrence, parents will be asked to pack more in the child’s lunch.