Schedule and Curriculum
Infants and Toddlers
Schedules and routines for infants and toddlers are much more individualized than those of older children. Each child’s personal schedules are kept-schedules developed by gathering information from parents and observations of the child’s natural rhythms.
Because 90% of a young child’s day consists of routines, our curriculum is based upon enriching these routines to build a close and trusting personal relationship with each child. Our teachers will use feeding, napping, diapering/toileting, and dressing as opportunities to make the most of every minute of a young child’s day.
Very young children also need opportunities to learn from their environment through a variety of sounds, smells, textures, tastes, and sights. They gain and construct knowledge through initiation of activities and exploration of new situations.
Infant/Toddler Daily Schedule
- 6:30 - 8:00 Arrival
- 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast (upon arrival if needed)
- 8:00 - 9:00 Child Initiated, Teacher Supported Play
- 9:00 - 9:30 Music, Singing, Fingerplays, Creative Movement
- 9:30 - 10:00 Creative/Fine Motor Activities
- 10:00 Snack
- 10:30 Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
- 11:15 Clean up
- 11:30 Lunch
- 12:00 Nap/Rest Time *
- 2:30 Snack
- 3:00 Outdoor Play
- 3:45 - 5:30 Prepare for departure and teacher supported free play
*Infants and toddlers are fed, changed, and laid down to sleep according to their own bodily rhythms.
Preschoolers
Our schedule for 3 – 6 year-olds offers a balance between active and quiet times, including large and small group activities. There are times for children to select their own activities as well as times for teacher-directed activities. Routines and transitions will form important parts of your child’s daily schedule.
Preschool Daily Schedule
- 6:30 - 8:30 Arrival
- 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 7:00 - 9:30 Child Initiated, Teacher Supported Play & Structured Activities
- 9:30 - 10:00 Circle Time (Stories, songs and fingerplays, musical instruments, discussion time)
- 10:00 Snack
- 10:30 Outdoor Time
- 11:35 Lunch served family style
- 12:00 Nap/Rest Time
- 1:15 - 2:30 Fine Motor Activities
- 2:30 Snack
- 3:00 Outdoor Time
- 3:45 - 5:30 Prepare for Departure & Freeplay
