About the Infants Routine
For the infants, the day is made flexible so that it can be changed according to seasons, weather, or special days. Children are also given small, fun group times that happen spontaneously throughout the day. Each day, educators set up activities to aid in learning, and these are posted on the class’s planning sheets. Every child’s sleep and eating schedule is respected, so their routines are as closely followed as possible. The nursery is sun-protected and allergy-aware at all times to keep children healthy and secure. Parents are kept informed through our communication app, in which the day of each child is chronicled.
7:30 AM- Morning Routine
- Sign in your child
- Place bag and belongings in locker
- Bring a labelled water bottle, a hat, and spare clothes
- Packed lunch (if non-catered centre)
- Knock on the classroom door, wait for the educator’s greeting
- Older children may knock themselves (Grace & Courtesy)
9:00 AM – Morning Tea (fruit, muffins, cereal, slices, sandwiches, milk/water)
- Younger children nap as needed
- Outdoor play – ball games, sandpit, bubbles, climbing, music, dancing, group play
10:00-11:00 AM After outdoor play – Group Time (Nursery)
- Simple activities based on children’s interests
- Art & craft, songs, dance, stories, culture
- Planned & spontaneous group play throughout the day
11:30 AM – Lunch & Rest Time
- Social lunch – talking about food, table manners, feeding skills
- Practice with spoon & fork
- Rest/sleep – cots for younger, floor beds for older
- Quiet room, soft music, gentle patting if needed
- Individual sleep routines followed
2:00 PM – Afternoon Routine
- Wake up & enjoy afternoon tea (fruit, veggies & dip, sandwiches, crackers, yoghurt, wraps, muffins, water)
- Outdoor play – follow interests, explore, join group & individual activities
Build social and movement skills
4:30 PM – Evening Routine
- Indoor play & winding down
- Late snack
6:00 PM– Centre closes, children go home
Family updates shared via app
Centre cleaned & prepared for the next day
About the Toddler Routine
The toddler schedule is designed to give children a balance of learning, eating, playing, and sleeping. It has a general routine throughout the day, but is still flexible enough to suit the needs of each child. Children enjoy having playtime, interacting with others, and becoming independent. Parents receive a report on their child’s day through the app.
7:30–9:00 AM – Morning Routine
• Arrival, sign in, settle with indoor free play
• Bags and belongings in lockers
9:15 AM – Group Time
• Songs, stories, simple activities with friends
10:00 AM– Morning Tea
• Healthy snacks with milk or water
10:30–11:30 AM– Play & Learning
• Indoor or outdoor activities – climbing, games, exploring, creative play
12:00 PM – Lunch
• Social meal, talking about food, learning manners, practicing feeding skills
12:30–2:30 PM – Rest/Sleep
• Quiet nap or rest time, soft music, calm environment
3:30 PM– Afternoon Tea
• Fruit, yoghurt, crackers, wraps, or muffins with water
4:00–5:00 PM – Outdoor Play
• Group and individual activities to build social and movement skills
5:00–5:30 PM – Evening Routine
• Free play and winding down until pick-up
• 6:00 PM– Centre closes, children go home, centre cleaned for the next day
About the Preschool Routine
The preschool routine blends learning, play, rest, and socialization. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests through a balance of organized activity and independent play indoors and outdoors. Teachers provide literacy, numeracy, art, and movement programs and still honor each child’s own special needs. Parents are kept up to date through the communication app, and centres are sun-safe and allergy-aware.
7:30–8:30 AM – Morning Routine
• Centre opens, arrival, sign-in, belongings placed in locker
• Water bottle, hat, spare clothes (and packed lunch if needed)
• Greet the educator at the door; older children may knock themselves
8:30–9:00 AM – Arrival & Free Play
• Settling in, self-directed indoor play as friends arrive
9:00–9:30 AM – Circle Time
• Songs, stories, weekly theme, discussions
9:30–10:45 AM – Learning Time (Work Cycle)
• Individual or small group activities in literacy, math, art, STEM, or cultural lessons
• Children explore and pack away before moving to a new work
10:45–11:00 AM – Morning Tea
• Healthy snack – fruit, muffins, yoghurt, cheese, sandwiches, milk/water
11:00–11:50 AM – Outdoor Play
• Ball games, running, climbing, sandpit, music, group play, dancing
After Outdoor Play – Group Time
• Activities based on children’s interests – art & craft, stories, culture, music, and movement
12:30–1:00 PM – Lunch
• Nutritious meal, social time, table manners, feeding skills (spoon, fork, tongs)
1:30–2:45 PM – Rest/Nap Time
• Rest or quiet time depending on individual needs
• Calm space with soft music and dimmed lights
2:40–3:00 PM – Story/Quiet Activity
• Reading, music, or quiet group play
3:00–6:00 PM – Free Play & Pick-Up
• Indoor or outdoor free play until parents arrive
• 6:00 PM – Centre closes, cleaned and prepared for the next day