Daily childcare and learning programme
Below is the program and routines of a typical day at St Mary’s ECEC. Individual and group planning guide activities and experiences the children experience throughout each day. Outings into the community complement the program. All teachers and staff undergo ongoing professional development so their own knowledge is always current and takes into account any new issues, trends and research in the field of early childhood education and care.
7:30 – 10am
Arrival, settling and Free play
10 – 10:20 Morning Tea
10:20 – 12 noon Free play
12 noon – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1 pm
Children rest or sleep
1 pm
Planned group activities,
(some children may still be asleep)
2 pm
Afternoon Tea
A healthy and nutritious menu is displayed at front door.
Free Play
4:30 – 5:30
Quiet activities while children prepare to depart
Centre closes