Toddler

General Daily Toddler Schedule

6:00-9:00 Arrival and unstructured play
9:00-9:30 Classroom activities
9:30-10:00 Bathroom/Snack preparation/Snack
10:00-10:30 Planned classroom activities (art, science, math, social interaction, dramatic play, literature)
10:30-11:00 Large motor play (inside or out, weather permitting)
11:00-11:45 Preparation, lunch, and clean-up
11:45-12:00 Nap preparation
12:00-2:40 Nap/quiet time
2:40-3:00 Bathroom/Snack preparation/Snack
3:00-6:00 Stories/Unstructured play/Departure

The children’s daily schedule is flexible enough to provide adaptability when necessary, but structured enough to provide predictability for the children. It is our goal for the children to view Shepherd’s Gate as a safe and comforting place where they know what to expect and when to expect it.