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TODDLER HAVEN
Family Child Care and Home Preschool
 
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Planning a good routine for a day home setting can build a solid foundation
and foster healthy development in young children.
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Routines are emotion regulators
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Shape habits of behavior
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offers emotional security
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physiologic stability
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builds self control
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easier transition into school
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Our schedule has been developed to accommodate children of various age
groups. With the exception of meals or quiet times it
allows for flexibility and the times listed below are approximate. Never one to waste an opportunity we
allow for unplanned events or opportunities that may arise during our day together,
after all part of spending the day with little folk should allow for
spontaneous adventure.
NOTICE UPDATE
This schedule is an example of
our typical daily routine and may be modified to
accommodate parents work schedules; School PD & Early dismissal days, Winter/Spring breaks and Teacher
conferences during the 2015 ~ 2016 school year calendar. |
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7:45-8:15 |
Older children
leave for school ~ Escort if
required |
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8:30-9:00 |
Transition into Morning Preschool Program |
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Preschool Program
9:00-11:30
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Circle Time ~ Calendar/Weather ~
Introduction to new topics, |
Structured Learning Adventures ~ Themed
based activities
Story, songs, puppet/finger plays,
creative movement, etc
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Open Centers ~ Children's choice of free
play activities in any of the learning centers (dramatic play, Sensory
Exploration, art, reading/picture books, science, trains, computer
stations, puzzles, block play, Lego etc) |
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Large motor skills, outdoor Play and/or
Planned activities |
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11:30-12:30 |
Lunch preparation ~ children are
guided towards fun transitional activities (puzzles, coloring, singing etc)
while the final touches are added to our lunch menu. Everyone washes
up and we sit together to enjoy our meal at either the table or picnic
outside
depending on both the weather and our mood |
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12:30-1:30 |
Quiet time |
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1:30-2:30 |
Planned activities |
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2:30-3:00 |
Older children
arrive from school ~ pickup if required |
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3:00-3:30 |
Snack time |
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3:30-4:30 |
Reading Readiness,
Older children may do homework, Outdoor Play &/or Planned activities, |
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4:30-4:45 |
Transitional free play ~ Goodbye Hugs & Departures ~ events of our day are
discussed with the children and their parents before leaving |
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4:45-5:00 |
The last of our extended "day family" have departed |
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Meal and snack time is enjoyed
together as a group so that we may practice table manners, socialization skills
and share stories. If your child will be arriving late please be sure to
feed them at home.
Large motor development and outdoor
play is a wonderful part of our day, parents are responsible to provide
appropriate attire for all weather conditions
You will notice that, just like home, diapering and washroom breaks are not "scheduled" for hourly
visits. Diapers are changed frequently, dry or wet, while "soiled"
diapers are changed immediately after the task is completed.
Potty trainers are watched for cues and provided regular opportunities for
washroom visits, with suggested reminders during playtime activities that
can make it difficult to remember.
Hygiene practice ~ preformed before/after meals and after all
washroom visits/diaper changes.
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