Amigos Dayhome believes that routine in children is extremately beneficial. A consistent routine helps our children understand the expectation of the environment, knowing what to expect makes each transition easier for them. Routine makes our children feel more secure, comfortable and also helps to reduce the behaviour problems. By following a daily routine they will be more likely to participate and be engaged in the learning activities.
A Day in Amigos Dayhome looks like this:
| 7:00 am |
Children Arrived |
Toys available depending on children interest (Dinosaurs, animals, cars etc) |
| 7:30 am |
Snack Time |
Served the food from home to the children that arrive early |
| 8:00 am |
Activity Time |
Activities that include math, science, literacy. (Color or size Sorting, pouring water, Freezing and melting etc) |
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Toys are Tidied up |
We encourage our children to clean up after each activity to give them a clue, which makes the transition easier. | |
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Get ready for Breakfast |
Diapering, washroom break and wash hands. | |
| 9:00 am |
Breakfast |
Breakfast is served |
| 9:30 am |
Art Time |
A group activity where we have a project which involved (paint, color, cutting, gluing etc) |
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Art Materials Clean up |
Clean up all the art materials used and get ready for circle time. | |
| 10:15 am |
Morning Circle Time |
Circle time is when children sit together to sing songs, hear stories and do a conversation between educator and children. |
| 11:00 am |
Outdoor Play |
We take the children outside to the playground or for a walk. (Weather permitting) if not permitted we do an active activity (exercise, dancing or a circuit) |
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Get ready for Lunch |
Diapering, washroom break and wash hands. | |
| 12:00 m |
Lunch |
Lunch is served |
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Wash Hands |
Wash hand, washroom break, and check diapers. | |
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Story Time |
Story to prepare them for nap time | |
| 1:00 pm |
Nap Time |
Nap time for babies and toddlers- quiet time for non-sleepers |
| 2:40 pm |
Directed Activity |
Activities that involves a lot of questions to develop the children’s problem-solving skills and other skills. |
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Toys are tidied up |
We encourage our children to clean up after each activity | |
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Get ready for Snack |
Diapering, washroom break and wash hands. | |
| 3:00 pm |
Snack |
snack is served |
| 3:30 pm |
Sit down Activity |
A group activity (puzzle, lego, dramatic play etc) |
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Toys are tidied up |
We encourage our children to clean up after each activity | |
| 4:00 pm |
Afternoon Circle Time |
Circle time is when children sit together to sing songs, hear stories and do a conversation between educator and children. |
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Self-directed Activity |
Children choose activity based on their interest | |
| 6:00 pm |
Pick up Time |
All children have different pickup times.
Dayhomes closes at 6 |