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I strive to keep the daily program at Joyful Noise flexible and relaxed so we are able to rise and roll with whatever weather and surprises might arrive on any particular day. However I also realize that rhythm and routine are very important for children's security and well being, so with all those components in mind our day goes something like this:
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Children arrive and are greeted.
Breakfast is available if and when they choose during this time.
Free play, conversation and cuddling. |
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Clean up from breakfast and any prep work that's needed for lunch.
Toileting and diaper changing as needed.
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Daily walk, if possible.
Upon returning, outdoor play, weather and time permitting.
In harsh weather, free play indoors |
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Preparation for lunch.
Food preparation and hand washing. |
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Lunch time and clean up. |
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Story time.
Toileting and diapering. |
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Quiet time and nap time |
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Waking slowly with a snack.
Diapering and toileting. |
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Outdoor play, weather permitting.
In harsh weather, free play indoors.
Saying good-bye and departures. |
Please note that within this schedule, each infant has their own individual schedule of feeding, sleeping and diapering.
Further discussion of the components of our day are covered in the parent handbook.
Women gather together to wear silly hats, eat dainty food, and forget how unresponsive their husbands are. Men gather to talk sports, eat heavy food, and forget how demanding their wives are. Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun. -- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
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