Chapter 181 A Brand New Children's Kindergarten

Chapter 181 A Brand New Children's Kindergarten

Su Yingxue knew that to change the status quo, the first step was to address people's concerns. She decided to work with Director Pan to optimize staff compensation, raising salaries for kitchen staff and childcare workers, and adding performance bonuses. This decision shocked everyone, who could hardly believe their ears. Su Yingxue explained earnestly, "Performance bonuses are directly linked to ingredient control, meal quality, and children's satisfaction. As long as everyone works diligently, they will receive the rewards they deserve."

This move was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. Kitchen worker Sister Wang excitedly said, "Director Su, I've been doing this for so many years, and this is the first time I've heard of extra rewards for good work! I'll definitely work hard!"

The childcare worker, Sister Li, patted her chest and assured her, "Teacher Su, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of the children!"

Meanwhile, Su Yingxue traveled around recruiting professional chef Zhang and early childhood educator Lin, forming a professional food preparation and teaching team.

Chef Zhang, with many years of culinary experience, patted his chest and said, "Teacher Su, just you wait and see, I will definitely develop a nutritious and fun animal meal!"

Ms. Lin confidently stated, "I will conduct engaging food education courses, allowing children to learn and grow through delicious food."

Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Tongxin Kindergarten's new campus has been successfully completed. The new campus is like a dream castle, larger and more spacious than the old one. The grounds are filled with greenery and flowers—red like fire, pink like the sunset, and white like snow—and a gentle breeze carries their fragrance. The lawn is as soft as a green carpet, where children can run and play freely. Slides, swings, and other play equipment are all available, seemingly beckoning children to come and play.

The most anticipated features are undoubtedly the new kitchen and canteen. The new kitchen is spacious and bright, fully equipped, with professional food washing, processing, cooking, and sample retention areas, clearly defined zones, and superior hygiene conditions. The canteen is furnished with neat tables and chairs, cute cartoon drawings on the walls, and a display wall featuring photos of children making food and nutritional information about animal dishes, creating a warm and playful atmosphere.

On the opening day of the new kindergarten, the sun shone brightly, as if even the heavens were happy for the new students. Parents brought their children to the new kindergarten early, their faces filled with surprise and delight as they looked at the brand-new campus. The children, like a flock of cheerful little birds, skipped and hopped into the campus.

As the children entered the cafeteria, they were greeted by the familiar aroma of delicious food. It turned out that the kitchen staff were preparing the new kindergarten's first lunch—chicken bear-shaped meals and vegetable rabbit soup.

Chef Zhang, wearing an apron, looked like a magical wizard as he meticulously prepared a chicken bear-shaped meal. He minced fresh chicken breast, added a little starch for seasoning, then skillfully shaped it into a bear and steamed it.

The meat was as tender as a cloud. Eyes and a nose were cut out of seaweed and attached, creating an adorable little bear. The vegetable rabbit soup was equally impressive. Chef Zhang simmered broccoli, carrots, yams, and corn kernels, then blended them for a smooth texture and vibrant color. Carrots were then carved into rabbit ears and placed on top of the soup, making it both cute and nutritious.

The children lined up to get their meals, and after receiving them, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"What an adorable little bear!"

"The rabbit soup looks so good!"

They sat in their chairs, eating small bites, their faces full of happy smiles. Some children even held up their spoons, pointing at their food to show their parents.

"Mom and Dad, look! Today's food is shaped like a bear! It's so delicious!"

Seeing the children eating so heartily, the parents also showed relieved smiles.

On the parents' open day, the kindergarten was exceptionally lively, like a sea of ​​joy.

Parents entered the food education classroom and made delicious food with their children. Some families kneaded dough together to make bear-shaped cookies. The father kneaded the dough vigorously, while the child helped sprinkle sesame seeds, looking as serious as a little adult. Other families made fruit and vegetable platters together, cutting apples into small pieces and using grapes as garnishes to create shapes of rabbits and flowers, as if they were creating a work of art.

Some families made dumplings together, the children carefully pinching the dumpling wrappers with their tiny hands, their attempts at shaping them crooked but very earnest. The cafeteria was filled with laughter and joy; the aroma of delicious food mingled with the laughter of parents and children, creating a particularly warm atmosphere.

A mother watched her child earnestly preparing food and smiled at Su Yingxue, saying, "Teacher Su, thank you so much! Since my child came to Tongxin Kindergarten, he has not only stopped being a picky eater but has also become more cheerful. Every time he comes home, he tells me how delicious the food at kindergarten is and tells me what he learned in his food education class. He knows that vegetables are nutritious and that we should cherish food. It's such a blessing for my child to have such a dedicated kindergarten and such responsible teachers."

Su Yingxue smiled and nodded, looking at the happy children and reassured parents in the cafeteria. She gradually understood: the kindergarten's success was never based on fierce competition, but on treating each child with care and preparing every meal with heart. Every whimsical animal-themed meal, every strict control over food safety, and every meaningful food education lesson were all expressions of responsibility towards the children and the kindergarten's strongest foundation.

Later, many kindergartens in the surrounding area heard about the success of Tongxin Kindergarten and sent teachers to visit and learn from its animal-based meal model and food education curriculum. Su Yingxue did not keep anything to herself but warmly welcomed them.

She led them on a tour of the food supply base and the kitchen and canteen of the new campus, explaining in detail the processes of food procurement, meal preparation, and curriculum development.

She sincerely shared her experience in running a school: "The most important thing in running a kindergarten is to stay true to the original aspiration of education and treat every child with care. The healthy growth of children is more important than anything else. When making meals for children, they should not only be fresh, nutritious, and hygienic, but also warm and fun, so that children can learn to grow while enjoying delicious food. This is the true meaning of food."

Under Su Yingxue's influence, more and more kindergartens are beginning to pay attention to the nutrition and fun of children's meals, launching special meals suitable for children and conducting food education courses. The atmosphere in the local early childhood education industry is becoming increasingly positive.

Looking at all this, Su Yingxue felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She knew that she had not only protected Tongxin Kindergarten, but also brought healthy and fun dietary experiences to more children. This was a gain more precious than any honor.

Sunlight streamed onto the lawn of the new campus, where children chased and played, their laughter ringing out like silver bells. Inside the cafeteria, the aroma of delicious food filled the air, and the children ate with relish, their faces beaming with happiness.