Daily routine

Here is an outline of a typical day. However, our educators pay close attention to children’s focus and play and will adjust the routine accordingly.

Morning arrival time: Starting at 8 a.m.

Afternoon arrival time: Starting at 1 p.m.

Flexible exploration and representation time: Approximately 45 minutes, twice a day. Includes block play, dramatic play, painting, mark-making, reading, small world play, sand play, water play, play dough, plasticine, planting, surveys, and a range of purposely planned small group activities.

Group meeting: Approximately 15 minutes, twice a day. Reading books, read aloud, poetry, songs, storytelling, discussion, drama, musical instruments, revisiting children’s work, guest speak presentations, group writing.

Snack time: Approximately 15 minutes, twice a day. Sharing food and stories, a focus on group conversation.

Outside time: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, twice a day. Using our outdoor space and natural areas on campus to continue learning through exploration of the natural world, gardening, building, art, dramatic play, mark-making and other learning opportunities.

Pick up time: 12 and 5 p.m.

Lunch time for children who stay all day: 12 – 1 p.m.