Becca's House Day Nursery Limited

30/08/2026

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29/08/2026

Happy Bank Holiday weekend

14/08/2026

At Becca’s House, we believe healthy eating is not about perfection or describing foods as “good” or “bad.” It is about helping children enjoy a wide variety of nourishing everyday foods while understanding that treats can still be enjoyed occasionally and in suitable portions.

Our banana and cocoa brownies are a lovely example. They still feel like a chocolatey treat, but they are homemade using simple, affordable ingredients, with ripe bananas providing the sweetness instead of added sugar.

By cooking together, children learn where their food comes from, explore new tastes and textures, and discover that healthier choices can still be delicious and enjoyable.

We want children to develop a happy, relaxed and positive relationship with food—one built around balance, variety and enjoyment. 🌿

14/08/2026

Healthy portion sizes for children and Healthy swaps

🌿 Small swaps, little portions and healthy habits that last a lifetime — because every positive choice helps our little ones grow, thrive and feel their best. 🍎💚

13/08/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Healthy eating during the early years is incredibly important. A varied and balanced diet provides children with the energy and nutrients they need to grow, learn, play and develop. Introducing healthy choices from a young age also helps children build positive habits that can continue throughout their lives.

If your child brings a packed lunch to nursery, please ensure it follows our Healthy Eating Policy and does not contain nuts or foods containing nuts. All food must also be cut and prepared safely for your child’s age.

We are very happy to provide a healthy, balanced and nutritious lunch for every child. Our nursery meals are homemade wherever possible and contain minimal packaged food.

Thank you for helping us give every child the healthiest possible start. 🌿

01/08/2026

Cooking club
🌿 Becca's House Weekend Cooking Club 🌿

🍎 Naturally Sweet Apple & Berry Fruit Loaf

This weekend we'd love to invite you to spend some cosy family time together in the kitchen. Baking is a wonderful way to build confidence, communication, and independence while creating special memories together.

This delicious fruit loaf is naturally sweetened with fruit, contains no refined sugar, and can easily be adapted for most dietary needs.

Ingredients

* 2 ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 large apple, grated (leave the skin on if you like)
* 2 eggs *(or 2 flax eggs for an egg-free version)*
* 60ml olive oil or melted dairy-free spread
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 180g oats (blend into oat flour or use ready-made oat flour)
* 1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if required)
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* Handful of blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries
* Optional: 2 tbsp raisins or chopped dates

Free From Options

🌱 Dairy Free ✔️
🌱 Soya Free ✔️
🌱 Refined Sugar Free ✔️
🌱 Gluten-free ✔️ (use certified gluten-free oats and baking powder)
🌱 Egg Free ✔️ (replace each egg with 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)
2. Mash the bananas and mix with the grated apple.
3. Stir in the eggs (or flax eggs), oil, and vanilla.
4. Add the oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
5. Fold in the berries and dried fruit if using.
6. Spoon into a lined loaf tin or muffin cases.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes (or around 20–25 minutes for muffins) until golden and a skewer come out clean.
8. Leave to cool slightly before enjoying it together.

🌱 Learning Through Baking

While you're baking, your child is developing so many important skills:

🧁 Measuring and counting ingredients
🍓 Exploring different textures, smells, and colours
💪 Strengthening little hands through mixing and pouring
🗣 Building communication by talking about each step
❤️ Growing independence by helping with simple jobs
⏳ Learning patience while waiting for the cake to bake

At Becca's House, we believe the simplest moments often create the biggest memories.

Learning Through Wonder. Growing Through Love. Rooted in Hygge.

We'd love to see your creations! Please share your photos with us on Monday or tag us if you bake along this weekend. Happy baking! 🍎🫐🧁

18/07/2026

🌈 Cooking Club at Home – Rainbow Stuffed Peppers 🌈

Hello everyone!

This week's **Cooking Club** is all about making **Rainbow Stuffed Peppers** – a colourful, healthy and delicious snack or light lunch that children can help prepare from start to finish.

🛒 Ingredients

* 2–3 mini sweet peppers (or 1 large pepper cut into sections)
* 2–3 tablespoons of hummus, cream cheese or cottage cheese
* Sweetcorn
* Grated carrot
* Chopped cucumber
* Chopped cherry tomatoes
* Chopped chives or spring onion (optional)

*Feel free to swap or add any of your child's favourite vegetables!*

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Wash all the vegetables together.
2. Carefully cut the peppers in half (adults only) and remove the seeds.
3. Let your child spoon the hummus, cream cheese or cottage cheese into each pepper.
4. Encourage them to decorate each pepper with the colourful vegetables.
5. Enjoy straight away or pop them into the fridge for a refreshing snack.

🌟 How does this support your child?

Cooking together is about so much more than making food!

💚 **Healthy Eating** – Children become more willing to try new foods when they have helped to prepare them.

🧡 **Fine Motor Skills** – Scooping, sprinkling and filling the peppers strengthens the small muscles in their hands, supporting early writing skills.

💛 **Communication & Language** – Talk about the colours, textures, smells and tastes as you cook together.

💙 **Mathematics** – Count the vegetables, compare sizes and discuss "more" and "less" while filling the peppers.

💜 **Confidence & Independence** – Giving children simple jobs helps build self-esteem and encourages them to become confident, independent learners.

❤️ **Family Time** – Cooking together creates wonderful opportunities to chat, laugh and make special memories.

We'd love to see your creations! Please share a photo with us so we can celebrate everyone's colourful masterpieces.

Happy cooking! 🌈👩‍🍳