Daily rhythms
Predictable days. Flexible care.
Consistent routines help children feel secure, while teachers stay responsive to classroom and individual needs.
Toileting, handwashing, choice time, cleanup, and breakfast. Breakfast is available as children arrive.
Toileting and handwashing
Morning message, large group, music and movement; songs, dancing, stories, and games
Small group and planning time; teacher-guided learning based on children’s interests
Choice time and cleanup
Toileting and handwashing
Lunch, toileting, and handwashing
Outdoor play and large-motor movement
Toileting, handwashing, recall time, and preparation for rest
Rest or nap time; children who are ready may rest quietly with reading
Read-aloud, toileting, and handwashing
Snack, toileting, and handwashing
Outdoor play
Toileting, handwashing, choice time, read-aloud, and pickup
Schedules may be adjusted to meet classroom and individual needs.
Infant rhythm
Needs first, clock second.
Infants are still discovering time and their own growing bodies, so their day is guided by individual needs rather than a rigid timetable.
Rest
Infants may sleep as needed and receive support as they naturally move toward fewer daily naps.
Explore
Waking hours include sights, sounds, tummy time, and safe toys for discovery.
Fresh air
Outdoor time takes place in shaded areas and within a smaller temperature range than for older children.
Diapers are changed at least every two hours and more often when soiled.