Daily Schedule Details

Each classroom has a daily schedule designed by the teachers to meet the needs of the particular children in that group. These schedules may change from day to day depending on class interests and activities, but everyone has a fixed schedule for morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and rest time. The rest of the day consists of a balance of flexible times where children are free to interact with each other and the environment, and teacher-facilitated times with small or large groups. Every day there are at least two active play times scheduled either outdoors or inside. Special events may include walks to local parks, field trips by bus or by foot, cooking projects, visits from community resource people, and other special events to support children's project work.

Bathroom times

Teachers provide a few times during the day for routine trips to the bathroom. Before children leave the building for outdoor trips or play, before lunch, before nap time and following wake-up from nap, staff will invite children to try sitting on the toilet. After each time of using, or attempting to use the toilet, teachers will ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water. The single most significant thing parents can do to keep their children healthy is to teach, model, and reinforce proper hand washing. Children will occasionally have toileting accidents. This is a normal part of childhood. We do not make a big deal out of these accidents.

Naps

Children in the Toddler and Preschool programs rest in their rooms on assigned cots for at least one hour each day. This is a state licensing requirement. Each child brings a favorite blanket, pillow and soft toy from home. Parents are expected to take bedding home at the end of each week and wash it. Make sure to bring it back to school on your child's next school day. Children generally start their rest time between 12:30 and 1:00, and get up between 2:30 and 3:00, depending on the age group. Quiet activities (books, stories read aloud, quiet toys) may be provided for those children who do not need to sleep. Any variation in nap routine should be negotiated between parents and teachers.