Daily Routine

Daily routine in Violet Daycare – firstly, every day is different at our daycare. We have a flexible approach where we respond to the interests of our children and incorporate a wide range of activities to stimulate and engage everyone. We have a structured schedule that allows creativity within it. Below are the daily routines that are part of nursery life.

7 AM – 7 55 AM – Arrival and child-initiated play. Selection of games, colouring, and role-play activities available to engage the young mind.

8 00 AM– storytime

8 30 AM – Breakfast.

9.00 AM – circle time. We share our ideas and experiences. Sing nursery rhymes, cover days of the week, weather, topics of interest.

9.15 AM – 10 AM – Music or dance lesson with an external teacher (2 times a week) or guided play

10.15 AM – snack

10.30 AM – indoor/outdoor child chosen to play. Children are encouraged to free flow between the various activities available, choosing those they like or to try something new.

10.30 AM – Preschool session. Maths and literacy focus. We aim to teach every child to write their name, recognize letters, numbers and shapes before they start school.

11.30 AM – Carpet session (Mon and Wed Literacy focus, Tue and Thu – Maths, Fr – Phonics).

12 PM – Lunch

2.30 PM – nap time ( for those children who need an afternoon nap). Non-sleeping children will be offered a range of activities indoors and outdoors.

2 45 PM – Snack

3.00 PM – indoor/outdoor play

4 PM – Dinner

4 20 PM – Storytime

4.40 PM – planned afternoon activity ( Focus on personal, social, emotional development and Understanding the world)

5.00 PM – 6.20 PM – Indoor/Outdoor child chosen to play with a range of stimulating, attractive, fun activities on offer.