Next to Home Early Learning and Afterschool Center
Daily Routines and Transitions
MORNING
Arrival and Uninterrupted play
Socialization and developing social skills.
Snack and socialization
Developing social skills and Healthy habits
Inside or Outside play
Weather permitting
Lunch
Developing social skills and Healthy habits
AFTERNOON
Nap and relaxing time
Napping or quiet activities
After Nap
Free choice Play/ Preschool and Afterschool children
time to read, be creative, to explore the arts, sciences and social studies and to solve problems.
opportunities to develop trusting, supportive relationships with educators and peers.
Gathering time
Educators and child co-construct programming allowing children to initiate their own learning, exploring at their own pace and following their individual interests.
Time to initiate discussions, explanations, demonstrations. and sharing ideas.
Snack and Socialization
Developing Social Skills and Healthy habits
Inside or Outside play
Weather permitting
Meeting/Greeting Parents
Saying goodbye. visiting and wrapping up the day with the parents and the children.
This is a general guideline only. Our schedule may vary due to children’s interests, special activity days, outings, etc.