First Step Meal Policy

1. Regular tiffin from home: If the parents have not opted for meals from school, they must send the child’s tiffin (proper breakfast / lunch) regularly to ensure that child’s wellbeing.
2. Allergies: If the child is allergic to any food / food products, the parent must inform about the same to the Center Head at the time of admission. 
3. No milk / milk products/ processed food: Discover First Step does not provide milk / milk products or any kind of processed and packaged foods to its students. Parents need to provide them separately if in case child consumes the same.
4. Customized Food for Infants: In case the child’s age is less than 12 months, the Center Head needs to be contacted by the parent for a customized food menu.
5. Variations in Child’s appetite: The management and the school staff is committed to serving freshly cooked, healthy meals to its students. In situations when the child does not eat the served meal properly (not hungry, does not want to eat during lunch time, not interested), it will be reported to the parent by the concerned teacher.
6. Alternate feeding approach: We use an alternate approach for feeding children during meal time, where teachers and helper staff support children in eating and finishing meals. This approach helps reduce dependency of children on one adult and, also helps them to develop the habit of eating independently.
7. Focus on a wholesome and balanced diet: Growing children need a healthy, wholesome diet to meet their growth requirement to stay healthy. We at Discover First Step design our meal planner keeping this crucial point in mind and would recommend that the same approach should be followed at home referring to a balanced diet chart for children.
8. In sync with government policies and guidelines: Discover First Step strictly follows and adheres to the guidelines issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for purchasing, storage, cooking and cleaning of food and utensils.
9. No HFSS (High in Fat, Salt and Sugar) food is served or promoted by Discover First Step Preschool.
10. Diverse, simple yet wholesome meals: At Discover First Step, our children’s meal menu is carefully designed to ensure that our students receive well balanced and nutritious diet to support their growth and development. We offer a diverse menu prepared daily on the premises by our skilled kitchen team, encompassing flavors from the East, West, North and South. 

Our ever-evolving menu covers all four major food groups and utilizes only the freshest quality ingredients, including fresh vegetables & fruits. This ensures that children at DFS will receive not only well-balanced, nutritious meals but also high quality, fresh, natural ingredients.

1. Prayer: offering prayer to god before meals, appreciating and thanking Mother Nature and our elders are some values Discover First Step believes in and, tries to infuse the same in its students.
2. Hand Wash Before and After Meals: All the students, teachers and helper staff involved in the process of cooking, serving and eating the meals follow the routine of washing hands before and after meals to ensure hygiene.
3. Table Manners: Basic dining manners like wearing apron, use of spoon and fork, sitting on table and chair while eating, chewing the food properly, no talking during meal time, not wasting the food, etc. are a part of the curriculum.

1. No Nut Product Policy: Discover First Step Pre Schools follow a strict NO NUT POLICY to avoid any health / safety related issues like choking, allergy and indigestion. We do not serve any nut product to the children and would request the parents not to send any nuts/sauces/dips that have nuts as their ingredients.
2. Change in Meal Planner: The management / center reserve the right to alter / make changes to the meal planner in case of unavailability or any unavoidable circumstances.
3. Adulteration: Discover First Step cannot be held accountable in case of any adulteration of food as all raw food and products are sourced from the market. However, we purchase the best quality packed and fresh, raw material to ensure that hygiene and safety standards are not compromised.

First Step Management, Auditors and our dedicated Compliance Team, conduct regular checks regarding our Food Safety standards in our kitchens to ensure we meet all Food Safety Regulations.

At DFS we use food suppliers with a proven track record of Food Safety, quality and service.

Transparency matters: We pride ourselves on providing our staff with ingredients that not only taste great but are as clean as possible. We put a lot of time and effort into sourcing and procuring the products we use in our kitchens. And, rest assured, we never sacrifice quality for cost. To ensure exceptional offerings, we regularly visit our vendors and manufacturers. We regularly assess our suppliers to make sure that the quality is not compromised. We make it our duty to assess ingredients used, including potential allergens to ensure we cater for all types of dietary requirements and medical conditions.

Dietary information is presented as a guide only. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or a food-related medical condition, you should consult with your doctor and with the staff at specific center location(s). Please note: There may be unknowns about a raw materials and product in a particular recipe, whether regarding the facility in which it is produced or practices in the manufacturing process. As is always advised, please consult with the center manager with questions and concerns. We will review the safe, available options and work to accommodate you.

Please note that neither DISCOVER FIRST STEP PVT. LTD., nor ANURA CHILD CARE FOUNDATION whose menu information is displayed can guarantee that the information here is 100% accurate and current. The nutritional information displayed is provided to the Information Provider from food manufacturers and other third parties. The source content this website/app is generally provided in English. You may elect to translate this website/app and its content through the use of third-party software. We do not warrant the accuracy of any third-party translation of this Website or content and we expressly disclaim any liability for translation errors. IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC ALLERGY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL DIRECTLY. THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS WITH YOUR SPECIALIST DOCTORS AND DIETICIANS.