Early Morning

7:30-9:00
Children arrive.  Breakfast is served to those that need it.  Those who don’t need breakfast will take this time to do a quiet activity.  Diapers are changed, potty is used and hands are washed.

9:00-9:30
Children choose books that they want read during “circle time”.  This is also when we talk about the day’s weather and touch on the theme we are concentrating on for that month. 

9:30-10:30
Children will participate in a group activity such as arts and crafts, painting, drawing, etc.

10:30-11:30
Free play and prep for lunch.  Diapers are changed, potty is used and hands are washed.

11:30-12:00
Lunch will be served family-style and conversation. Clean-up.

12:00-2:30
Everyone (except, perhaps, for a baby who just woke up) has a rest period.  Pre-school children who can’t sleep rest with a quiet activity, such as a book.  As children wake up, diapers are changed, potty is used and hands are washed. 

Afternoon Activities

2:30-3:00
Children have a snack together. 

3:00-4:00
Active indoor or outdoor play(weather permitting).  Personal cleanup follows to prepare for going home.

Late Afternoon/Evening

4:00-4:45
Free play

4:45-5:00
Group story time, singing or quiet activity

5:00-6:00
Children depart at staggered times.  Projects are assembled and diapers are changed.  Free play until parents arrive.