Our Flexible Daily Rhythm

Hours:  7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday

EXAMPLE:
7:30 a.m. - Welcome!  Arrival Begins 
7:30 a.m. - Child-led Play 
8:45 a.m. - Breakfast 
9:30 a.m. - Outdoor Play / Music & Movement 
11:00 a.m. - Story Time / School Time / Targeted Learning Skills
11:30 a.m. - Group Clean-up / Prep for Lunch 
11:45 a.m. - Lunch 
12:15 p.m. - Outdoor Play 
1:15 p.m. - Storytime / Rest / Nap Time  
3:15 p.m. - Afternoon Snack
3:45 p.m. - Process Art / Free Play 
4:30 p.m. - Group Clean-up / Prep for Home 
4:45 p.m. - Quiet Activities until pick-up
​​5:15 p.m. - Day Ends

"My children have been at other at-home child cares and this one just blows them away!  It has the perfect ​mix of learning through play and activities, allowing children to be individuals." - Kasey Zern Ingram (mother & FMH ER nurse)

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What does play-based mean?

A play-based and developmentally appropriate program (DAP) is the standard that early childhood professionals use based on the best scientific research.  A play-based program includes both an extensive time for children to choose activities from a rich environment, as well as planned activities, such as art and story time.  The teacher has given much thought to the setting of the playroom so that children will have the opportunity to experience many types of activities that incorporate language, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, math/science, problem-solving and other skills essential for future academic success.  It isn't "just play" but play-based allowing the young child to learn what he or she needs to learn in the best most developmentally sound way.  

Why is a play-based program best?

Simply put, play is critical to healthy brain development in young children.  Play gives them opportunities to explore the world, interact with others, express and control emotions, develop their symbolic and problem-solving abilities, and practice emerging skills.  Play is the vehicle for developing self-regulation, as well as promoting language cognition and social competence. Together, the mastery of these skills will all lead to future academic success.