Each child is a unique individual who develops and learns at his/her own pace. My program provides each child the opportunity to learn from a variety of experiences using sight, touch, sound, smell and taste. My primary purpose is to help promote the healthy development of the whole child; physical, emotional, social and developmental.
My program uses The Creative Curriculum (endorsed by NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children.) This curriculum is designed for all children birth to five years old. For more information on on this curriculum, visit the Articles & Links page. In addition, the children are offered a variety of activities that promote "hands-on" learning experiences.
Morning 7:00 - 8:30 Arrival/Children's Choice/Free Play 8:15 - 8:30 Change diapers, potty, wash hands 8:30 - 9:00 Morning snack 9:00 - 9:30 Circle time/Curriculum 9:30 - 10:00 Indoor activity (art, reading, music or science) 10:00 - 10:15 Change diapers, potty, wash hands 10:15 - 11:00 Outside activities 11:00 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 12:00 Clean up, change diapers, potty | Afternoon 12:00 - 12:15 Story time 12:15 - 2:30 Nap 2:30 - 2:45 Change diapers, potty, wash hands 2:45 - 3:15 Afternoon snack 3:15 - 4:00 Outside activities 4:00 - 4:30 Indoor activity (art, cooking, music or science) 4:30 - 4:45 Change diapers, potty, wash hands 4:45 - 5:30 Children's Choice/Free Play/Going Home |
This schedule will vary from day to day, depending on the ages of children in my care. Infants normally eat 'on demand' and nap three to four times a day. Toddlers will normally nap twice a day.