



Our Morning Rhythm
ARRIVAL
7:30 - 8:45 AM
Good Morning!
Wash Hands
Child Originated Play & Work
Due to licensing regulations and insurance coverage, children are not allowed to arrive prior to 7:30 am or more than 5 minutes before their contracted arrival time without advance approval.
BREAKFAST
8:45 AM
Healthy Nutritious Breakfast - milk, whole grain, and fruit or veggie.
Due to staggered arrival times and children eating breakfast prior to arrival, we offer a light AM Breakfast between 8:45 and 9:15 am. Children who arrive after 9:00 am should be fed in advance.
MIND & BODY CONNECTION
Music/Movement,
Outdoor Play, Work, Observations, and Discovery.
Outside time is offered daily. When air quality or temperature prevents outdoor play, indoor exercise & activities will be substituted .
MORNING
MEETING
Large Group
"Circle Time":
Classroom expectations, current events, music & movement, and activities that encourage and develop: problem-solving, empathy, intuitiveness, collaboration, self-direction, and invention.
Revisit understandings, discuss issues, solve problems, extend comprehension, plan the day, and dialogue about current learning.
MORNING DISCOVERY
Small Group Stations:
Child-initiated/led, teacher supported learning. Child originated work based on current project study.
One-on-one:
Teacher observations, documenting/guiding children's individual goals/interests, knowledge, and skill attainment.
Our Afternoon Rhythm
MIND & BODY CONNECTION
Music/Movement,
Outdoor Play, Work, Observations, and Discovery.
Outside time is offered daily. When air quality or temperature prevents outdoor play, indoor exercise & activities will be substituted.
LUNCH
11:45 AM
Healthy Nutritious Lunch - milk, protein, whole grain, veggie, and fruit or 2nd vaggie.
Conversations and the sense of community is developed as we eat together.
REST & RELAXATION
12:45 - 3:00 PM
Story Time
Dimmed Lights
Quiet Music/Sound
Children rest or sleep.
Older children who have outgrown nap participate in quiet activities after 30 minutes of resting. All children are woken up between 2:45 & 3:00pm.
PM SNACK & STORY
3:00 PM
Healthy Nutritious Snack - includes two of the following components: milk, protein, grain, fruit, and/or veggie.
Conversations and the sense of community is developed as we eat together.
DEPARTURE
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Child-Originated Play & Work
Project Work Continues
Have a Great Evening!
Many of our teachers have after school obligations like classes, appointments, or family oblications. Please plan ahead for an on-time pick up.
Please Note: Infants eating, sleeping and daily schedule are determine by their individual needs.
Group gatherings will be available, but each child determines the sequence of their day.