A day with us
A predictable rhythm, every day
Young children do their bravest learning inside a predictable rhythm. Here is our actual schedule — not a brochure version. The rhythm holds for everyone; the activities inside it are adjusted by age, so an infant’s day and a four-year-old’s day each fit just right.
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Arrival & free play A calm start — greetings, and a favorite corner to land in. |
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| 9:00 – 9:30 | Hand-washing & breakfast Provided — something simple and healthy to start the day. |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Morning circle Greeting song, calendar, weather, letter of the week, story time. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Outdoor play A full hour outside — gardens, wheels, water table, big movement. |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Activity of the day Cooking, art, sensory trays, math materials — tied to the week’s theme. |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Hand-washing & lunch Packed from home, eaten together. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Free play Winding down toward rest. |
| 12:30 – 2:30 | Nap & quiet rest Two full hours of sleep or quiet — every child rests. |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Hand-washing & snack Provided — fruit, vegetables, and something homemade. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon circle Songs, calendar, and another story. |
| 3:15 – 3:30 | Afternoon activity A shorter project — often revisiting the morning’s theme. |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Outdoor or indoor free play Out again whenever the weather cooperates. |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Hand-washing & afternoon snack A second provided snack to carry everyone to pickup. |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Free play & pickup A quick recap of the day at the door. |
Meals
Breakfast and snacks on us; lunch from home
Breakfast and two snacks are prepared here and included at no extra cost. Families pack a lunch from home in a labeled lunchbox — we all eat together.
Tell us about allergies and dietary needs before your child starts. We keep a list of children’s allergies posted and plan our snacks around them.
For our infants, feeding follows your lead — send bottles and baby food from home, and Khalida keeps you informed of exactly what was eaten as you work through weaning and first solids together.
The calendar
Open year-round, on purpose
We run a year-round program — no long summer gap to bridge. We close for major national holidays, the Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week, two weeks in winter, and two weeks in summer. Closure dates are published in advance each year, so families can plan around them from day one.
Schedules we offer
- Full day: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Mornings: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoons: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Staying connected
You will know how the day went
Photos and updates go to parents throughout the day — what your child ate, how they napped, what they built or painted. For infants, that includes diapers and feeding in detail. Ask our current families about the pictures; it is the feature they mention first.
See the day in person
Visit during the morning and watch circle time and outdoor play happen for yourself.