Castle of Rainbows Family Child Care Home

Our day begins upon arrival of the first child and ends upon departure of the last child each day. Children will be encouraged, but will never be forced to participate in any activity.

8:15am	Breakfast - Those children who arrive prior to 8:45 will be served breakfast.
9:00am	Circle Time - Children will be given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs, such as "The ABC's," "Wheels on the Bus" and "Five Little Ducks". The children who wish to be helpers for the day will choose the jobs they would like to do. We will discuss the day of the week. One child will be chosen to mark the day on our calendar.
9:30am	Free play. Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. R weather permits we may go outside.
10:15am	Morning snack.
10:45am	Group Activity Time ‑ Any child who wishes may participate in our morning activity. This may involve arts & crafts, science & discovery, games, puzzles, etc. Some days this will be a planned activity based on our current theme or skill focus. Other days the children will be given materials to work on their own creations. As we finish our activity the children will move onto free play.
11:45am	Clean up. Toys are put away and hands are washed before lunch.
12:00am	Lunch.
12:30pm	Clean up. Children get ready for rest time.
12:45pm	Story time.
1:00pm	Rest Time. All children are given a short rest period.
1:30pm	Nap / Quiet Play ‑ Those children who have not fallen asleep by this time may play quietly. There are books, puzzles, educational computer games and a variety of toys available for quiet play.
3:15pm	Afternoon snack.
3:45pm	Circle Time - Afternoon circle time gives us a chance to say good‑bye to friends. Those children who were not present during the early morning are given an opportunity to share any news or special experiences. During this time we will sing interactive songs and read a story.
4:15pm	Teaching Time: Children will be taught letters, numbers, shapes, colors, animals, etc There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. If weather permits we may go outside.
6:00 pm	Dinner.