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18 months - 3 year olds
We have fun in the Starfish Room.
We have created a happy, relaxed and secure environment for our 18 months-3 year olds, focusing on ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable, through affection, respect and reassurance.
Jenny, Olivia and Queenie understand that beginning in care can be daunting for young children so we strive to create a feeling of belonging, encouraging positive interactions between ourselves and our children.
Our focus is aimed on the children’s development of positive attitudes towards themselves and others, concentrating on the elements of learning to share, empathy and respect,
Learning through play is important and allowing children to explore and create while expanding their skills will hopefully create a positive beginning to their scholastic years.
We create programs which support and embrace the uniqueness of each child, ensuring they understand that they play an important part in our world.
Daily routine
Morning
6:30 – Centre opens – Children arrive and unpack bags. Quiet indoor experiences : Manipulatives, puzzles, books
7:30 – Breakfast for children if required
7.45 – Sunscreen and hats
8.00 – Outdoor play – children’s choice
9:00 – Morning tea – Starfish Room
9.30 – Planned learning experiences
10.00 – Nappy change and toileting
10:30 – Outdoor Play – children’s choice
11:30 – Lunch time Starfish room
12.00 – Nappy Change and toileting
12:00 – Rest time / sleep time, nappy changing
Relaxation music, Children rest on beds or sleep. Non sleepers enjoy quiet experiences at tables.
Afternoon
12:00 – Rest time / sleep time, nappy changing
Relaxation music, Children rest on beds or sleep. Non sleepers enjoy quiet experiences at tables.
2.00 – Nappy change and toileting
2:30 – Afternoon tea – Starfish room
3.00 – Outside Play – Children’s choice
4.00- Starfish room – Music and Movement
5.30 -Family Grouping – Quiet activities, books, puzzles manipulatives etc.
