Infants and toddlers will not necessarily follow the same schedule as the pre-schoolers and school aged children. They may need morning naps, etc. Infants are fed on demand unless parents dictate otherwise and toddlers usually eat meals and snacks with the other children. While older children engage in child led play we try to take some time to focus with the infants and toddlers. Feeding time and nappy changing times are good times for interaction with infants and toddlers. Of course all children develop differently, and whenever these “wee ones” wish to join in with the older ones (unless it is not a safe activity for them), they will be encouraged.
Since infants and toddlers cannot communicate well enough to parents we supply a Daily Diary which will be completed as the day proceeds. The Daily Diary include space for the following information, such as meal times, food eaten, amount eaten, details of nappy changes, things we’ve been doing during the day, nap times etc. We have also included some Parent’s Just a Note forms and it would also be nice if you could add your comments on these, stating what your child does at home in the evenings, or weekends (visit to shops, or grandmas, tried new food etc) as well as any other new information we might need to know about yourself, partner or child. Between us we should get a nice picture of your child’s day and home life.
Young children, toddlers and babies enjoy a semi structured schedule that allows for flexibility. A schedule helps the day to flow more smoothly, allows the children to anticipate forthcoming events, and aids in achieving a variety of goals. We will adhere to our written timetable to the best of our ability, keeping in mind that anything can happen when children are involved. There will be times when we have to make adjustments to the timetable. We appreciate families considering our schedule when picking up or dropping off their children. It is better if arrivals and departures do not occur during quiet time between 2 and 3 pm, but when they do, please take note of the fact that children may be sleeping. Come and go as quietly and quickly as possible. Children who arrive during quiet time will be expected to rest and play quietly until the rest period is over. The timetable is just a very rough example of how our day is mapped out, obviously when we take the children out and about some of the timings can alter a little, but most activities can be continued whilst out and we try very hard to stick to the usual mealtimes for babies and children no matter where we are or what we are doing.
Nursery opens 7.00 am
Breakfast is served between 8.00 - 8.30 am
Morning and Afternoon Snack is served around 10.00 am and 3.00 pm
Lunch is served between 11.45 am - 1.00 pm
Dinner is served between 5.15 pm and 5.45 pm
Nursery closes at 7.00 pm
Reviewed and Updated February 2021
Since infants and toddlers cannot communicate well enough to parents we supply a Daily Diary which will be completed as the day proceeds. The Daily Diary include space for the following information, such as meal times, food eaten, amount eaten, details of nappy changes, things we’ve been doing during the day, nap times etc. We have also included some Parent’s Just a Note forms and it would also be nice if you could add your comments on these, stating what your child does at home in the evenings, or weekends (visit to shops, or grandmas, tried new food etc) as well as any other new information we might need to know about yourself, partner or child. Between us we should get a nice picture of your child’s day and home life.
Young children, toddlers and babies enjoy a semi structured schedule that allows for flexibility. A schedule helps the day to flow more smoothly, allows the children to anticipate forthcoming events, and aids in achieving a variety of goals. We will adhere to our written timetable to the best of our ability, keeping in mind that anything can happen when children are involved. There will be times when we have to make adjustments to the timetable. We appreciate families considering our schedule when picking up or dropping off their children. It is better if arrivals and departures do not occur during quiet time between 2 and 3 pm, but when they do, please take note of the fact that children may be sleeping. Come and go as quietly and quickly as possible. Children who arrive during quiet time will be expected to rest and play quietly until the rest period is over. The timetable is just a very rough example of how our day is mapped out, obviously when we take the children out and about some of the timings can alter a little, but most activities can be continued whilst out and we try very hard to stick to the usual mealtimes for babies and children no matter where we are or what we are doing.
Nursery opens 7.00 am
Breakfast is served between 8.00 - 8.30 am
Morning and Afternoon Snack is served around 10.00 am and 3.00 pm
Lunch is served between 11.45 am - 1.00 pm
Dinner is served between 5.15 pm and 5.45 pm
Nursery closes at 7.00 pm
Reviewed and Updated February 2021