Our timetable and routines
We believe that care and education are equally important in the experiences we offer children. The routines and activities that make up the day in our locations are provided in ways that:
Help each child to feel that he/she is a valued member of the setting
Ensure the safety of each child
Help children to gain from the social experience of being part of a group
Provide children with opportunities to learn and help them to value learning.
The day
We organise the day so that children can take part in a variety of child-chosen and adult-led activities. These take account of children's changing energy levels throughout the day.
We cater for children's individual needs for rest and quiet activities during the day. Outdoor activities contribute to children's health, their physical development and their knowledge of the world around them.
Session Times
Little Owls @ Dove House
Morning session: 7.45am – 12.45pm
Afternoon session: 1.15pm – 6.15 pm
Full day session: 8.00am – 6.00pm
Early bird sessions are available from 7.30 am for an additional fee please contact the nursery directly to discuss your childcare needs
Sessions available to funded children only 9 – 12 or 1 – 4
Little Owls @ Ainthorpe
Morning session: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Afternoon session: 1.00pm – 6.00pm
Full day session: 8.00am – 6.00pm
Short day session: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Other session’s times may be possible dependant on spaces available please contact the nursery directly to discuss your childcare needs
Typical Routines
Babies
1. Breakfast
2. Group Time - Singing and Stories
3. Adult Led and Child Initiated Activities
4. Snack
5. Outdoor Play
6. Lunch
7. Group Time - Singing and Stories
8. Adult Led and Child Initiated Activities
9. Snack
10. Outdoor Play
11. Tea
12. Home Time
Toddlers
1. Breakfast
2. Group Time – Hello Song and wake up workout
3. Outdoor Play – throughout the morning
4. Adult Led & Child Initiated Activities
5. Snack
6. Lunch
7. Hello Song and physical and wake up workout
8. Adult Led and Child Initiated Activities
9. Outdoor Play throughout afternoon
10. Snack
11. Tea
12. Home Time
Pre-school
1. Breakfast
2. Group Time - weather board and group discussion
3. Outdoor Play – throughout morning
4. Adult Led and Child Initiated Activities
5. Phonics
6. Snack
7. Lunch
8. Group Time - weather board and group discussion
9. Adult Led and Child Initiated Activities
10. Outdoor Play throughout afternoon
11. Phonics
12. Snack
13. Tea
14. Home Time