It is important that children feel they are a welcome part of not only their own family unit, but also of their “extended families”(i.e. friends, school, daycare, church, etc.). Today, a child’s family may take on many forms, all of which are of equal importance to the child.
I believe that family childcare is a very important extension of you and your child’s family. As your child becomes involved in the daily routines they will see the connections between home and family childcare in a friendly and supporting way. A flexible daily program will respond to the needs and interests of the children, individually and in group settings.
By encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level they will gain the confidence of self-importance. Give them guidance and understanding and they will have the opportunity to explore their world in a safe and controlled environment.
Each day is filled with a balance of structured and free play, group and individual activities, outdoor time and rest time. It is my philosophy that early childhood should be a time of fun, exploration and discovery. I strive to encourage the children I care for to be actively involved in the learning process by providing age appropriate activities. The children are given the opportunity to learn through play throughout the day. Play and socialization are a vital part of a child’s learning process.
Rough Daily Schedule (Subject to change)
7-8 am Arrive, quiet free play (table toys, puzzles, books) 8-9 am Bus (for school-age kids) & Breakfast 9-9:30 am Free Play 9:30-10 am Snack time 10-10:30 am Arts & crafts – age appropriate crafts & projects 10:30-11:00 am Circle time – story time 11:00-11:30 am Lunch preparation/free play (blocks, cars, table toys) 11:30-12 pm Lunch 12–2 pm Quiet/nap time (movie/TV time for those that do not nap) 2-3 pm Outside play (playscape, swings, slides, bikes, sandbox) - extended during warmer months 3-4 pm Music time – interactive songs/finger rhymes, etc. 4-4:30 pm Snack time 4:30- 5 pm Parent pick-ups