Lunches and snacks at early learning establishments
Nursery meals and snacks
We provide brunches, lunches and afternoon snacks for children attending local authority nurseries in South Lanarkshire. These meals support children’s health and development and follow national nutrition guidance.
What food your child will receive
All nursery meals and snacks meet the nutritional standards set out in Setting the table – nutritional standards and practical guidance for early years.
If your child attends a local authority nursery:
- over the lunchtime period they will receive a free lunch
- long mornings or afternoons of over 4 hours and 30 minutes, we provide a brunch or afternoon tea
- more than two hours a day, they also receive milk and fruit as part of the Scottish Government milk and healthy snack scheme
If your child attends a funded provider nursery, they will give you details of the food provided.
Nursery menus
The current 2025-2026 nursery menu finishes on Friday 21 August 2026.
The new 2026-2027 nursery menu and brunch and snack menu start on Monday 24 August 2026.
Menus include a variety of balanced meals, snacks and drinks suitable for young children.
Find out more
You can view menus and allergen information. If your child has allergies or special dietary needs, please speak to your nursery staff for advice and support.