7:30 A.M.- Children begin to arrive, settle in and prepare for our morning!
8:00-9:00 A.M.- Children can select from a variety of free-play choices depending on their own interests or work on an activity as a group!
9:30 A.M.- Practice hand washing, cleaning up and getting ready for snack. It is a good time to discuss as a group what we will work on for rest of day
9:45 A.M.- Gather for group activities such as large floor puzzles, music, building, etc. Older toddlers and children begin to work on what areas they are interested in while also practicing kindergarten readiness tools. Sensory items and activities are used during this time as well, working on fine motor skills! Art projects are also done during these times.
10:30 A.M.-Prepare to go outside! Practice with jackets and shoes and spend time doing large gross motor activities.
11:15 A.M.- Gather and begin to get ready for lunch. Sing songs as we hang up coats, take off shoes and practice washing hands and sitting down for group meal.
12:00 P.M.- Circle story time, books are selected as we read and get ready for nap/quiet time.
12:30 P.M. - Nap time. Younger children nap while older children can either nap or spend time doing quiet activities such as looking at books, puzzles, coloring etc.
2:00-2:30 P.M.- Children are allowed to wake up naturally and freely and can access free-play items.
3:00 P.M.- Snack is served. Afterwards, we begin to head back outside to do outdoor arts and crafts, nature exploring, large gross motor activities. Older children will continue to engage in activities geared towards individual interests and creativity that connect towards kindergarten readiness.
5:00 P.M.- Children begin to transition to get ready to be picked up. Everyone is allowed to continue with any activities they wish to until parents arrive!
5:30 P.M.- Parents arrive, receive their "leaf note" discussing everything their child participated and worked on for the day!
Typical Daily Schedule
*Infant schedules are different and follow similar feeding times, naps and mimic similar rhythms of home. Please ask for a sample of a infant schedule.
Sample Daily Food Menu
Monday:
Breakfast- Homemade waffles, orange slices, milk
A.M. Snack- Yogurt, banana slices, water
Lunch: Homemade chicken and rice soup, snap peas, pears, milk
P.M. Snack-Graham crackers with cream cheese, strawberry slices, water
Tuesday:
Breakfast- Homemade applesauce, cheerios, milk
A.M. Snack-Orange slices, carrot sticks, whole wheat crackers, water
Lunch-Homemade pasta salad with ham, mozz. cheese and spinach, apple slices, milk
P.M. Snack-snap peas, pretzels with peanut butter dipping, water
Wednesday:
Breakfast- Homemade blueberry baked oatmeal squares, milk
A.M. Snack-cinnamon buttered toast, mandarin oranges, water
Lunch- Homemade 3-bean chili with sweet potatoes and bell peppers, broccoli florets, milk
P.M. Snack-carrot sticks, celery sticks, ranch dipping sauce, cheddar slices, water
Thursday:
Breakfast- cottage cheese with fresh peaches, water
A.M. Snack- Raspberries, mini buttermilk pancakes, milk
Lunch- Pita bread pizza with tomatoes, mozz. cheese and crumbled turkey sausage, green beans, milk
P.M. Snack-Turkey, mild salami and cheddar cheese slices on whole wheat crackers, water
Friday:
Breakfast- Scrambled eggs with turkey bacon, blueberries, water
A.M. Snack- Banana boats with peanut butter and raisins, milk
Lunch- Cheesy quesadillas with black beans and pineapple, cauliflower with seasoning, milk
P.M. Snack-hummus with pita bread and celery/carrot dippers, water
*We strive to use organic whenever possible!