Daycare Schedule
The following is an example of how our usual day unfolds. I firmly believe that children thrive on structure and routine, but I am a very easy-going and carefree person. As a result, our days generally follow the set structure below, but we are not afraid to try new things, and change plans when adventures present themselves. Please view this schedule as a general guide only.
8:00 - 9:00 drop offs, indoor play and table time
9:00 - 9:30 wash up and morning snack 9:30 - 10:00 circle time 10:00 - 10:30 group activity 10:30 - 11:45 outdoor or indoor playtime 11:45 - 12:15 Tidy up and lunch prep 12:15 - 1:00 Wash up, lunch and nap prep 8:00 - 9:00 drop offs, indoor play and table time
9:00 - 9:30 wash up and morning snack 9:30 - 10:00 circle time 10:00 - 10:30 group activity 10:30 - 11:45 outdoor or indoor playtime 11:45 - 12:15 Tidy up and lunch prep 12:15 - 1:00 Wash up, lunch and nap prep *** In an effort to keep my daycare families safe, library outings are postponed this year due to COVID***
Every Monday during the school year we spend the morning at the Centrepoint Library for toddler story time. We take the bus and bring our morning snack with us to eat and come home in time for lunch and afternoon naps. *** In an effort to keep my daycare families safe during COVID our outside time will include fun in our yard and neighbourhood walks maintaining social distancing. Visits to parks, splash pads etc will only resume when myself and my families feel it is safe to do so***
In the summer, our mornings are spent playing at splash pads, going for walks, playing at parks, playing in our yard, doing crafts, enjoying the water table and sprinkler, and going on adventures. We enjoy keeping busy and take advantage of the beautiful summer weather. We often eat our snacks or lunch outside at the picnic table. If the weather keeps us in the house, we spend the day doing group activities, crafts, and having indoor play time. 1:00 - 3:30 naps and quiet time
3:30 - 4:00 wash up and afternoon snack 4:00 - 4:45 combination of outdoor and indoor playtime depending on weather and interest 4:45 - 5:00 tidy up and pick ups |
During the School Year
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During the Summer
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Crafts - We enjoy painting, cutting, gluing, colouring, and many other creative activities.
Group Activities - We play with playdough, bake treats, sing songs, read stories, or anything else that catches our fancy!
Inside Play Time - Free play with the many different toys and books available.
Outdoor Time - We love to get lots of fresh air in the summer by playing in our great yard, going for walks, going to parks and splash pads, and visiting nature trails. In the winter we have a great sliding hill in our yard and love playing in the snow and making snow forts.