DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00
Daycare Opens
8:00 – 8:30
Morning Snack & Quiet Activities
Snack is available. Quiet activities such as books and puzzles are available to children who have finished eating or who aren’t hungry.
Snack is early, to ensure children are hungry again when lunch is served.
8:30 – 8:45
Bathroom Routine
Everyone heads upstairs to have their diapers changed, use the toilet and wash their hands
8:45 – 10:00
Indoor Playtime & Structured Activity Naptime for Children who Require 2 Naps
A structured activity such as playdough, painting or arts and crafts activity is offered. Play kitchen and other small toys are available for children who aren't interested in the structured activity.
10:00 – 10:30
Tidy Up and Bathroom Routine
Structured activity ends and we all help tidy up. Everyone heads upstairs to have their diapers changed, use the toilet and wash their hands.
10:30 – 11:45
Outdoor Playtime / Outing
Dress for outdoor play. Outdoor playtime may consist of a yard activity, neighbourhood walk, park visit or seasonably appropriate outdoor activity.
11:45 – 12:00
Lunchtime Prep
Return inside, wash hands, sit for lunch.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
See sample menu below.
12:30 – 12:45
Bathroom Routine
Everyone heads to the bathroom or has their diaper changed before rest time.
12:45 – 1:00
Circle Time
This time is meant to calm a child's body while engaging their mind with stories, songs and group discussions about what we did that morning, upcoming events or issues affecting the children.
1:00 – 3:00
Naptime / Quiet Time
All children will have the opportunity to sleep. Those who don’t sleep will be offered quiet activities such as colouring or books.
3:00 – 3:15
Bathroom Routine
Children will use the toilet or have their diaper changed as they wake up.
3:15 – 3:45
Snack Time
Afternoon snack is planned in order to ensure children are hungry again by dinnertime.
3:45 – 4:45
Outdoor Playtime
Outdoor playtime close to home, to facilitate pickups.
4:45 – 5:00
Quiet Activities
Children will be offered activities which are quiet / easily tidied up (colouring, books, chalk board) to facilitate smooth pickups.
5:00
Daycare Closes
Late fees apply as of 5:01pm
Daily Schedule is subject to change based on a number of factors including weather and children’s interests.
Sample Menu
Monday
- Snack Cereal with Milk
- Lunch Chicken Stew with Rolls
- Snack Veggies and Dip with crackers
Tuesday
- Snack Toast with Peanut Butter
- Lunch Beef Spaghetti with Salad
- Snack Applesauce and Graham Crackers
Wednesday
- Snack Bagels with Cream Cheese
- Lunch Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread
- Snack Hummus and Pita with Carrots
Thursday
- Snack Yogurt and Granola
- Lunch Salmon with Rice and Green Beans
- Snack Cheese and Crackers
Friday
- Snack Hard Boiled Eggs with Toast
- Lunch Roasted Sweet Potato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Snack Oatmeal Cookies
Weekly Lunch
- Monday Chicken
- Tuesday Beef
- Wednesday Vegetarian
- Thursday Fish / Pork
- Friday Soup and Nibbles
Morning and Afternoon snack is always served with fruit / veggies and water. Milk is served with lunch. Advance notice of menu changes will be given when possible.