Healthy Eating at Les Petites Etoiles: Organic, Balanced and Educational

Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori nurtures children in a caring environment that promotes physical, emotional, and cognitive development. We believe that healthy eating is essential to helping children grow and thrive — and it’s part of our daily learning.

Homemade organic meals

Each day, our in-house chef prepares fresh meals using only organic and natural ingredients. We cook everything from scratch and choose high-quality produce instead of processed foods. We leave out added salt and sugar to let children discover and enjoy the natural flavours of real food.

Our lunches include a starter, a main course (meat, fish or vegetarian), cheese, and fresh fruit. We design our menus to follow the seasons, offer variety, and support balanced nutrition. We also consider individual dietary needs and cultural backgrounds to ensure that every child feels valued and included.

Lunch as a learning opportunity

Mealtimes are more than just eating — they are key learning moments in our Montessori routine. Children eat in small groups. An adult joins each table and helps guide conversation and social interactions. Children practise taking turns, serving themselves, using utensils properly, and talking with others in a respectful way. They take their time, wait patiently for their peers, and enjoy the shared experience.

During these calm, structured meals, adults actively engage the children in conversations to expand their vocabulary in English, French and Mandarin. Mandarin, in particular, is introduced gently and playfully, through repeated expressions and familiar objects, helping children build confidence and curiosity in all three languages.

At Les Petites Etoiles, we support every aspect of a child’s development. Through healthy food, gentle routines, caring guidance and rich daily interactions, we help each child build strong foundations, thrive in their own rhythm, and shine every single day — at the table and beyond.