DAILY SCHEDULE
A look at what a typical day at Megan's Daycare would be. Our day begins upon arrival of the first child and ends upon departure of the last child each day. Children will be encouraged, but will never be forced to participate in any activity.
7:00-8:00 Breakfast – Those children who arrive prior to 8:00am will be served breakfast **provided by parents
8:00-9:30 Circle Time/Free Play – Children will be given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs, such as “The ABC’s”, "Wheels on the Bus" and “Five Little Monkeys”. We will discuss the day of the week, the month, the year, and the weather. As we finish up, the children will move on to free play. Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. If weather permits we may go outside.
9:30-10:00 AM Snack
10:00-11:15 Group Activity Time – Children will participate in our morning activity. This may involve arts & crafts, science & discovery, games, puzzles, etc. Some days this will be a planned activity based on our current theme or skill focus. Other days the children will be given materials to work on their own creations. As we finish our activity the children will move on to free play.
11:15-11:30 Clean-Up Time – Toys are put away and hands are washed before lunch.
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:15 Clean-Up Time – Children get ready for rest time.
12:15-12:30 Story time
12:30-2:30 Nap/Quiet Play – Those children who have not fallen asleep by this time may play quietly. There are books and a variety of toys available for quiet play.
2:30-3:00 Afternoon snack
3:00-5:00 Circle Time – Afternoon circle time gives us a chance to say good-bye to friends. Those children who were not present during the early morning are given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs and read a story. As we finish up children will move on to free play. Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. If weather permits we may go outside
5:00-5:15 Clean-Up Time – Toys are put away and hands and faces are freshened up for mom and dad to pick up.
5:15-5:30 TV Time/Quiet Play – Children are offered TV and a variety of toys to play with while we wait for parents to pick up. Toys are to be put back before the child leaves for the day.
*this is a general guideline only
A look at what a typical day at Megan's Daycare would be. Our day begins upon arrival of the first child and ends upon departure of the last child each day. Children will be encouraged, but will never be forced to participate in any activity.
7:00-8:00 Breakfast – Those children who arrive prior to 8:00am will be served breakfast **provided by parents
8:00-9:30 Circle Time/Free Play – Children will be given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs, such as “The ABC’s”, "Wheels on the Bus" and “Five Little Monkeys”. We will discuss the day of the week, the month, the year, and the weather. As we finish up, the children will move on to free play. Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. If weather permits we may go outside.
9:30-10:00 AM Snack
10:00-11:15 Group Activity Time – Children will participate in our morning activity. This may involve arts & crafts, science & discovery, games, puzzles, etc. Some days this will be a planned activity based on our current theme or skill focus. Other days the children will be given materials to work on their own creations. As we finish our activity the children will move on to free play.
11:15-11:30 Clean-Up Time – Toys are put away and hands are washed before lunch.
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:15 Clean-Up Time – Children get ready for rest time.
12:15-12:30 Story time
12:30-2:30 Nap/Quiet Play – Those children who have not fallen asleep by this time may play quietly. There are books and a variety of toys available for quiet play.
2:30-3:00 Afternoon snack
3:00-5:00 Circle Time – Afternoon circle time gives us a chance to say good-bye to friends. Those children who were not present during the early morning are given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs and read a story. As we finish up children will move on to free play. Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. If weather permits we may go outside
5:00-5:15 Clean-Up Time – Toys are put away and hands and faces are freshened up for mom and dad to pick up.
5:15-5:30 TV Time/Quiet Play – Children are offered TV and a variety of toys to play with while we wait for parents to pick up. Toys are to be put back before the child leaves for the day.
*this is a general guideline only