A TYPICAL DAY:
Due to the varying ages of the kids in this program, we are a flexible bunch. We go with the flow and aren't afraid to rearrange our schedule a bit if it means one of the tiniest members of our crew needs some extra TLC that day! I do believe that young children thrive on predictability and schedules, so we do our best to make kids feel comfortable in that way.
Here is what what we'll be up to this Fall:
7:15 Welcome!
8:00 Breakfast
8:30-9:30 Open Exploration
9:15 - 11:00 Little Ones' Morning Nap
9:30 Circle Time/Share Time
10:00 Art/Science/Cooking/Our Featured Activity
10:30 Outside Time/Large Motor Activity
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Clean-Up/Open Exploration
12:30 Rest Time Prep/PBS Kids Show/Story
1:00 - 3:00 Rest Time
3:15 Snack
3:45 Outside Time or Indoor Groupwork activity/center
4:15-4:30 Pick-Up/Good-Bye To Our Friends!
CURRICULUM
This program utilizes a combination of Mother Goose Time curriculum,
Funshine Express curriculum and some added personal touches to round out our monthly activities and themes.
During the school year months your child may experience the following happenings:
MONTHLY THEMES
FOCUS LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SHAPES
SPANISH VOCABULARY
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
SCIENCE
MUSIC/FINGERPLAYS
CIRCLE TIME
"HELPERS"
STORY TIME
STAR OF THE WEEK
HOLIDAY PARTIES
BAKING/COOKING
WALKS TO THE PARK
SHARE DAYS
SPECIAL THEMED DRESS UP DAYS
COMMUNITY HELPERS: (IN-HOUSE) VOLUNTEERING PROJECTS
Funshine Express curriculum and some added personal touches to round out our monthly activities and themes.
During the school year months your child may experience the following happenings:
MONTHLY THEMES
FOCUS LETTERS, NUMBERS, AND SHAPES
SPANISH VOCABULARY
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
SCIENCE
MUSIC/FINGERPLAYS
CIRCLE TIME
"HELPERS"
STORY TIME
STAR OF THE WEEK
HOLIDAY PARTIES
BAKING/COOKING
WALKS TO THE PARK
SHARE DAYS
SPECIAL THEMED DRESS UP DAYS
COMMUNITY HELPERS: (IN-HOUSE) VOLUNTEERING PROJECTS
INFANTS & TODDLERS
Daily routines for infants and toddlers varies a bit from the older kids' schedule. Mainly because their needs are ever changing. Our tiniest little people here have our full attention as they adjust to a new a caregiver and become comfortable with their surroundings. In almost all situations, a private and quiet sleeping space is provided for each infant and young toddler; complete with separate bedding and pack-n-play. Sleep is an important task for young babies as they cruise through their first year of life. I want to be sure this important need is met with the utmost quality. Over time, our infants and toddlers develop a routine here regarding their napping and feeding schedule; which provides a level of comfort and stability.
My biggest fear for enrolling an infant in an in-home child care facility would be the amount of older kids moving around my tiny infant who may be exploring on the floor. Every precaution is taken to allow the babies to have their space and sensory needs met in a comfortable space. The toddlers and preschoolers here are aware of our family-like mentality and are reminded that we all take care of one another applying great caution when around their littlest peers. Everyone wins with this attitude - the babies feel safe and secure and the older kids experience a sense of care-giving and community.
Oodles of stimulating toys and equipment is supplied during play time. We also make reading a priority at a very young age! It's never too early to expose a child to world of books!
My biggest fear for enrolling an infant in an in-home child care facility would be the amount of older kids moving around my tiny infant who may be exploring on the floor. Every precaution is taken to allow the babies to have their space and sensory needs met in a comfortable space. The toddlers and preschoolers here are aware of our family-like mentality and are reminded that we all take care of one another applying great caution when around their littlest peers. Everyone wins with this attitude - the babies feel safe and secure and the older kids experience a sense of care-giving and community.
Oodles of stimulating toys and equipment is supplied during play time. We also make reading a priority at a very young age! It's never too early to expose a child to world of books!