Nourishing Young Minds: Our Commitment to Healthy Eating

At KiddieLand, we believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of early childhood education. The food children eat not only fuels their bodies but also sets the tone for their entire day. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to offer one of the best nutrition programs in Zurich, transforming our center into a place where healthy habits are nurtured from the very beginning.
Lifelong Healthy Eating Habits Start Here
We see it as our mission to equip children with lifelong, healthy eating habits. From an early age, children at KiddieLand are introduced to “clean,” unprocessed, and fresh foods, helping them develop a palate that appreciates wholesome, nutritious meals.
A Professional Kitchen, Built for Excellence
KiddieLand boasts a professional kitchen, fully outfitted with gastro equipment that ensures we adhere to the strictest HAACP hygiene standards. This high-quality setup allows us to prepare all meals with the utmost care and precision.
Balanced and Nutritious Meals

Every meal we serve is thoughtfully balanced and nutritious, following the guidelines of the Swiss Nutrition Association and the Green Fork Guidelines. Our commitment to fresh ingredients means that everything is made from scratch with the best possible produce. Here’s what you can expect from our meals:

Swiss and Bio Meat & Dairy: We prioritize locally-sourced, Bio-certified (Biosuisse or Demeter) meat and dairy products, ensuring that our children receive the highest quality nutrition.

Animal Protein: Our selections include chicken, beef/veal, and fish, all carefully chosen for their nutritional benefits.

Fruits & Vegetables: We source fruits and vegetables with a strong preference for Bio, locally-sourced produce. If necessary, we select Bio produce from neighboring countries like Italy or Spain to ensure freshness and quality.

Varied Protein Sources: Three of our weekly meals are based on animal protein, while the other two focus on vegetable protein or dairy, offering a balanced approach to nutrition.

Seasonal Menus: In the Fall and Winter, our meals often begin with a hearty soup or salad, while Spring and Summer feature fresh, vibrant salads with daily homemade dressings.
Our small freezer is almost always empty. We do not rely on frozen products whenever fresh ingredients are available, and we prefer to make as much as possible from scratch. This commitment extends to our snacks and sides, where we even make our own dips, hummus, and salad dressings.

Meet Chef Pavlos: The Heart of KiddieLand’s Kitchen

Chef Pavlos, hailing from Greece, brings a wealth of culinary experience to KiddieLand. Trained in Athens, he spent over a decade cooking for Marriott hotels across Athens, Munich, and Saudi Arabia. His journey took a new direction in 2018 when he became a father, leading him to focus on cooking for children. Since 2020, Pavlos has called Zurich home, where he expertly runs our kitchen.

Special Care for Our Littlest Ones
For our youngest children, we prepare baby purées fresh each day, tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. This process is a collaboration between our baby group teachers and the chef, ensuring that even the tiniest members of our community receive the same high standard of care and nutrition.
Family Boxes: Healthy Meals for Busy Parents
We understand that busy parents who value organic food and healthy eating often struggle to find the time to prepare nutritious meals at home. That’s why we periodically offer Family Boxes – freshly cooked take-away dinners that are ready to serve as soon as you get home.
Sustainability and Waste Reduction
We are also deeply committed to sustainability. Our ingredients are packaged to order or arrive in reusable containers, such as glass milk bottles or IFCO crates. Unserved leftovers are offered to our staff at the end of the day, and any remaining food waste is carefully recycled as bioabfall.
Experience the Difference
At KiddieLand, we don’t just see ourselves as a childcare center – we’re a place where healthy eating habits are nurtured from the earliest years. We invite you to explore how our dedication to nutrition can make a profound difference in your child’s daily life and long-term health.

These are some of our yummy dishes

Our Suppliers

PicoBio

Our partnership with PicoBio has been one of trust and shared values for almost 10 years. Like us, PicoBio is a family-run business, dedicated to supporting local organic farmers by consolidating and distributing their products. They deliver our ingredients just in time, three times per week, which means we don’t need to freeze products, and storage time is kept to a minimum. Most of the products we receive from PicoBio are traceable right back to the farmer who produced them, ensuring transparency and quality every step of the way.

Dörig Brandl

For many years, we’ve relied on Dörig Brandl, owners of the Frisch-Fisch Mercato, to supply us with the freshest fish in Zurich. They are the trusted supplier to some of the finest restaurants in the city, and once a week, they deliver fish to us that is ready to be cooked within 24 hours. This ensures that our fish dishes are not only fresh but also of the highest quality, providing our children with the best possible nutrition.

Eating is more than good Nutrition.