A Typical Day in the Toddler Room:
6:00-9:00 Children arrive and are greeted by the staff. Parents relay important information to the caregiver, such as medicine needed, feeding, sleeping, pick-up, etc. This information will be recorded on their Daily Log Sheet. Breakfast is served to the toddlers. Diapering and toileting occur as needed.
9:00-9:20 Toddlers have circle time which may include storytelling, fingerplays, puppets and singing. Toddlers interact in a large group.
9:20–10:30 Children may choose activities from interest centers such as dramatic play, sensory play, block building and art exploration. Children help clean up prior to snack being served as a group.
10:30–11:30 Children spend small group time with their primary caregiver and the other children in their small group. They enjoy time together outdoors taking a walk, playing games or doing a special activity.
11:30-12:30 Children are fed. Lunch is provided by the parents. After lunch children enjoy quiet storytelling time. Diapering and toileting is done as needed.*
12:30-2:30 During nap time teachers play soft music while the children sleep. Toddlers who are awake during this time enjoy looking at books on their cots.
2:30-3:00 Diapering and toileting occur as the toddlers awaken. Toddlers eat snack and get ready to go outdoors if weather permits.
3:00-3:30 Outdoor play. Activities may include swinging, sliding, climbing, sand play, playing with balls, bubble play and small riding toys, etc. A large motor activity is planned if the children remain inside.
3:30-5:30 Children enjoy a variety of activities such as blocks, dramatic play, sensory play, stories, fingerplays and songs.
5:30-6:00 Children engage in quiet activities until parents arrive. Caregivers share information about the toddler’s day with the parents.
*Diapering is done throughout the day as needed.
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