2-3 Year Olds, Daily Schedule

Greeting Time/Free Exploration, 7:45-8:45
Arrival time is between 7:45 and 8:30am. Children transition from their parents at different rates, therefore some children may take more time to say goodbye than others. Areas in the classroom are open to children and their parents for exploration. It is important that all children are settled by 8:45 a.m. so we can join together as a community and move into small group time.

Class Time, 9:00-12:00
During our mornings together, we attend group meetings, sing, share news, discuss classroom events, listen to stories, develop projects, revisit documentation, plan adventures on and off campus, make decisions about the day, collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts, engage in center work, grow and cook foods, perform, take care of plants and classroom pets, play outside, and visit the atelier to explore and create.

Morning Snack and Bathroom Breaks
At about 10am, a healthy snack is prepared by the children and served. Diapers will be changed as needed, or every two hours.

Lunch and Half-Day Pick-up
We come together to eat lunch at approximately 11:30am. Teachers and children sit together and practice manners and proper use of utensils. Children bring their lunches from home. Students who are enrolled for half days are picked up at 12:15pm.

Afternoon Activities
After lunch, children settle in for a short rest time. The length of each child’s nap varies, but almost all of the children do sleep. Soothing music is played as the children fall asleep. Following rest time, children play, continue projects, bake, dance, climb, act, create, visit the campus library, and reflect on the day.

After Care
For an hourly fee, children may stay from 2:15 to 5:15pm. Activities include outside play, free exploration of centers, or activities with a music or art specialist. Prompt pick up by 5:15pm is a necessity.

Daily Documentation
Teachers will display photos and documentation of children’s language and work each day, usually by the end of the day. Copies are available for parents.