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Daily rhythm at Happy Childhood

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Daily Schedule

Our daily routine provides security and structure while respecting each child's individual rhythm, especially for our youngest learners.

Start of day

7:30 AM

Balanced meals

Breakfast & lunch

Rest & calm

Daily nap time

A joyful, structured day

A rhythm of calm, play, and learning

Each time block blends calm moments, guided exploration, and creative play so children feel secure and inspired all day.

Warm arrival and morning circle in Spanish
Daily Montessori centers plus outdoor play
Balanced meals and restorative nap time
Calm, mindfulness moments for little ones
Momentos del dia en Happy Childhood
Momentos del dia en Happy Childhood
Kids building together
Creative play in class
Calm reading corner
Outdoor fun together
7:30 - 8:30

Arrival / Free Play / Learning Areas

Children choose activities independently or with guidance; puzzles, books, sensory play, dramatic play, and building blocks.

8:30 - 9:00

Handwashing / Breakfast / Diapering

Hygiene routines, healthy breakfast, and bathroom or diapering support.

9:00 - 10:15

Circle / Story / Thematic Learning

Group songs, storytelling, and weekly theme exploration; structured activities like calendar, music, and movement.

10:15 - 10:30

Snack Time

Nutritious snack, social skills practice, and clean up.

10:30 - 11:15

Learning Centers / Indoor Exploration

Hands-on learning with creative arts, science, sensory bins, dramatic play, construction, and fine motor activities.

11:15 - 11:45

Outdoor Activities

Nature exploration and gross motor skills with running, climbing, bikes, ball games, or group games.

11:45 - 12:00

Transition Time

Handwashing, bathroom break, and calm preparation for lunch.

12:00 - 12:30

Lunch / Conversation

Children eat together, practice table manners, and share meaningful conversation.

12:30 - 12:45

Toothbrushing / Handwashing / Diapering

Self-care routines, brushing teeth, and getting ready for rest.

12:45 - 2:45

Nap / Quiet Time

Rest on individual mats with relaxing music; non-sleepers do quiet individual activities.

2:45 - 3:00

Toileting / Afternoon Snack

Bathroom break and a light snack before play resumes.

3:00 - 4:30

Afternoon Learning / Free Play

Music, movement, storytelling, outdoor play, and indoor learning centers.

4:30 - 5:30

Free Play / Clean-Up / Departure

Favorite activities, clean-up time, and preparation for departure.

Momentos del dia en Happy Childhood
Momentos del dia en Happy Childhood
Momentos del dia en Happy Childhood

Visual Summary

A quick look at our day

Morning
7:30 - 12:30
  • Arrival & free play
  • Breakfast & hygiene
  • Circle & stories
  • Snack
  • Learning centers
  • Outdoor activities
  • Transition
  • Lunch
Rest
12:30 - 2:45
  • Toothbrushing
  • Nap time
  • Quiet activities
Afternoon
2:45 - 4:30
  • Toileting & snack
  • Learning & free play
Departure
4:30 - 5:30
  • Free play
  • Clean-up
  • Departure
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