Typical Day (3-5 years)

Parents/carers and nursery staff create an individual care plan for each child taking into account the childrens’ needs and requirements. This care plan is then built into our daily routines to ensure children are given appropriate individual attention throughout the day.

 

8.00 – 9.00 Welcome Time - A time for staff to greet parents and welcome children. Breakfast (available up to 8.45) and free play.
9.00 – 9.15 Group Time / Register - This can include flashcards, weather board, singing and discussion time.
9.15 – 10.00 Garden Time - This is a time for the children to investigate their outdoor environment.
10.00 – 10.20 Snack Time / Wash Hands - The children help to prepare snack and offer to their friends. Snack will include milk and water, fresh fruit, crackers and breadsticks.
10.20 – 11.00 Group Activity - This includes an adult led activity based around the monthly theme, working towards the early learning goals. Other activities also available: sand, water, role play and outdoor play.
11.00 – 11.30 Free Play / Activities - These activities may include 1-1 art/craft activities, Heuristic Play, music and movement, physical play and a variety of toys.
11.30 – 11.45 Story Time - The children listen to a story and discuss their morning, before they have their lunch.
11.45 – 12.15 Lunch Time / Wash Hands - Children help to prepare the lunch table and join their friends for a fun and sociable time. After lunch the children brush their teeth.
12.15 – 1.00 Rest Time - The children lay down and listen to relaxing music. Toys and activities will also be provided for the children.
1.00 – 2.00 Welcome Time - A chance for staff to give feedback, greet parents as they arrive and welcome children. Free play inside and out.
2.00 – 2.15 Group Time / Register - This can include flashcards, weather board, singing and discussion time.
2.15 – 3.00 Group Activity - This includes an adult led activity based around the monthly theme, working towards the early learning goals. Other activities also available : sand, water, role play and outdoor play.
3.00 – 3.30 Free Play / Activities - These activities may include 1-1 art/craft activities, Heuristic Play, music and movement, physical play and a variety of toys.
3.30 – 4.00 Tea Time / Wash Hands - The children help to prepare the tea table and are encouraged to develop their social skills, alongside others.
4.00 – 4.15 Story Time - The children listen to a story and discuss their afternoon before they go home.
4.15 – 5.00 Outside Play - This is another chance for the children to have some outdoor fun and exercise.
5.00 – 6.00 Free Play / Home Time - This is a chance for the children to choose toys that they enjoy playing with.