(4 weeks to 7 months)
Inspired by the REI natural play-based approach, Hatchlings welcome endless love and attention, and spend their time discovering the world around them. They are nurtured and their specific and varied needs are understood and affectionately addressed. They will naturally be introduced to sharing and collaboration—skills that are necessary to acquire as they show an interest in emergent relationships and play experiences with friends. Happenings may consist of reading, exploring materials, playing independently or with friends, or exploring outdoors, and will be appropriately blended into their daily routine.
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.
BREAKFAST
8:45 AM
Healthy Nutrition
Self Serve
Optional Light Meal
Due to staggered arrival times and children eating breakfast prior to arrival, we offer a light AM Snack between 8:45 and 9:15 am.
MIND & BODY CONNECTION
Music
Movement
Outdoor play, work, observations, and discovery.
When air quality or temperature prevents outdoor play, indoor exercise & activities will be substituted.
MORNING
MEETING
Hatchlings/Nestlings:
Stations, happenings, and individualized activities that encourage and develop: problem-solving, intuitiveness, collaboration, self-direction, and invention.
Branchers/Fledglings:
Revisit understandings, discuss issues, solve problems, extend comprehension, plan the day, and dialogue about projects.
MORNING DISCOVERY
Small & Large Groups:
child-initiated, teacher supported learning.
Centers:
child originated work based on current project study.
One-on-one:
time observing, documenting/guiding children's individual goals/interests, knowledge, and skill attainment.
Our Afternoon Rhythm
LUNCH
11:45 AM
Healthy Nutrition
Self Serve
Family Style
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 Nutrition
Self Serve
Family Style
Conversations and the sense of community is developed as we eat together.
MIND & BODY CONNECTION
Music/Movement
Outdoor play, work, observations, & discovery.
When air quality or temperature prevents outdoor play, indoor exercise & activities will be substituted.
DEPARTURE
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Child-Originated Play & Work
Project Work Continues
Have a Great Evening!
Late departure fees will be added to the following invoice - see the current handbook for details.
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.