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The following schedule is representative of our morning schedule for preschool offerings.  Each age group has a schedule of developmentally appropriate activities designed for that classroom and the schedule is individualized as needed.

 

Sample Daily PROGRAM

6:00 to 7:45 a.m.     Arrival, independent activities, breakfast

7:45 to 8:00 a.m.     Breakfast ends, clean up.  All children sent to

                                     individual classrooms.

8:00 to 9:00 a.m.     Independent play, continued arrival of students,

                                     preparing for preschool.

9:00 to 11:30 a.m.    Developmentally appropriate pre-school

                                     program.  Includes small and large group

                                     activities, moving from the various

                                     stations; dramatic play, science, table toys,

                                     outdoor  activities, and teacher/child 

                                     initiated activities and morning snack.         

 11:30 to 12:00 p.m.    Clean up from Pre-school, prepare for lunch,

                                         washing hands and face.

12:00 to 12:45 p.m.    Lunch.  A time where students can informally

                                         socialize with teachers and peers.  Clean-                                         up from lunch and washing hands and face.

12:45 to 1:00 p.m.      Preparing for rest-time.  Soft music, story

                                         telling, back patting.

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.        Rest-time.  Approximate time.  Not all children

                                        rest for two hours.  Some take a while to

                                        fall asleep, while others wake up early.

Teacher preparation time.

 

3:00 to 3:30 p.m.     Bathroom duties and afternoon snack.

3:30 to 6:00 p.m.     Afternoon activities.  Indoor and outdoor play.

                                     Departure of children from the center.