Daily schedule

Our daily schedule offers time for children to participate in both group activities and independent child choice activities. 

Arrival and Free Play:

8:00 AM

Starting at 8 am, children arrive at our welcoming home. Where they can settle down and enjoy free play to ease into the day. Providing settle down time is very important as it sets a positive tone for the day, providing a comfortable and nurturing environment where children feel safe and at home.

Breakfast:

8:15 AM

They are then encouraged to wash their hands and choose what they would like for breakfast. Everything is accessible to the children such as plastic bowls, cups, cereal’s and milk. Children on formula will have breakfast in formula milk.

Play and Learning Activities:

9:00AM-11:00AM

 

At this time, the children will be exploring the resources available in the play area, with some focus activities planned alongside free play like play dough to support their gross motor skills finger painting, reading books to build up vocabulary to support literacy etc. children will be able to explore together and utilise their turn taking and social skills. Garden will be set up with sand, water play, tent, and activities as per children’s interest. Free flow into the garden will be available dependent on weather. As we are two minutes walk from local community park, we can just pop on wellie boots and coats when needed and explore nature.

Lunch:

11:00AM-12:00PM

Children will have healthy home cook food. Chicken curry with rice, pasta bake, vegetable curry with garlic bread or Spaghetti Bolognese and many more including yummy pudding. Parent will have access to our menu.

After Lunch:

12:00PM

After lunch, we provide a soothing environment with a galaxy projector and gentle sleep music to help children relax and enjoy restful sleep. Children will be able to sleep on mattress or in a cot depending on age range. Some children do like to sleep with comforters or special soft toys which are always welcomed.

Activity Time:

2:00pm to 4:00pm

 

Following afternoon naps, it’s time to have a light and nutritious snack to keep energy levels up and fuel the rest of the day’s activities. This can be planned activity following on their next steps, baking or visiting library or splash park close in our local area.

Light Dinner:​

4:00PM-5:00PM

Time for light dinner….

Calming Activities and Pick-Up:

5:00PM

 

Children starts going between 5pm to 6pm, during this time children are encouraged to participate in calming activities such as reading stories together and singing songs to help them wind down from the day’s excitement. This soothing routine prepare children for a smooth transition to their evening at home, ensuring they feel content and relaxed.

Farewell:

6:00PM

 

It’s time for children to say goodbye to their friends, looking forward to another day of fun, learning and exploration. I strive to make each day appositive experience for the children in my care, creating lasting memories and strong foundation for their growth and development.