DAILY ROUTINE AT NURSERY

7:00–8:10 – Welcoming children and morning play

• welcoming children into the group and having individual conversations with children and parents,
• free play supporting children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.

8:10–8:30 – Personal care and hygiene before breakfast

• personal care, toileting, handwashing and getting ready for breakfast.

8:30–9:15 – Breakfast

• developing healthy eating habits,
• encouraging children to eat independently.

9:15–9:30 – Personal care and hygiene after breakfast

9:30–11:00 – Learning and developmental activities and outdoor time*

• group and individual activities tailored to children’s ages and abilities,
• movement games, music, art and educational activities,
• walks, play in the garden or playground and outdoor physical activities.

 *Outdoor time is organised daily throughout the year, taking into account weather conditions, air quality and children’s individual needs and health.

11:00–12:00 – Personal care and hygiene before lunch, lunch and personal care and hygiene after lunch

12:00–12:15 – Getting ready for rest time

• winding down, personal care and settling down for a nap or rest.

12:15–14:00 – Nap and rest time

• sleep or quiet rest according to each child’s individual needs.

14:00–14:30 – Personal care and hygiene after rest time and getting ready for an afternoon snack

14:30–15:00 – Afternoon snack

15:00–16:30 – Free play and support for each child’s development

• the nursery practitioner supports each child in developing their interests and independence,
• reading books and telling stories,
• creative play, building activities, music and movement games.

16:30–17:00 – Free play, outdoor activities (depending on conditions) and collection from nursery

Individual daily routine for the youngest children

For the youngest children in our care, an individual daily routine is agreed with parents, taking into account each child’s needs, sleeping, feeding and resting patterns, and current stage of development.