Daily Routine

A day at Miss Amy's Daycare

Every day is carefully structured to balance learning, play, rest and nourishment giving children security, stimulation and joy.

7:00am
Settling in

Morning welcome & free play

Children arrive, settle into the environment and choose from a range of open-ended play activities, construction toys, books and creative resources.

7:00am
Nutrition

Breakfast

A healthy, balanced breakfast together encouraging independence, conversation and positive social habits around mealtimes.

9:00am
EYFS Learning

Circle time & group learning

Songs, stories, phonics, early maths and topic-based learning in a group setting. Building language, listening and communication skills.

9:15am-10:30am
Creative

Adult-led activity

A focused creative, scientific or sensory activity linked to the weekly theme; arts, crafts, experiments, or cooking activities.

10:30am
Physical

Snack & outdoor play

Healthy mid-morning snack followed by outdoor garden time gross motor play, nature exploration and fresh air.

12:00pm
Nutrition

Lunchtime

A nutritious, balanced lunch. Children are encouraged to develop independence, table manners and positive relationships around food.

1:00pm
Rest & recovery

Rest time / quiet activities

Sleep or rest for younger children. Quiet reading, puzzles, drawing or calm creative activities for older children.

2:30pm
Child-led

Child-initiated play

Free-flow child-led play across all areas of the setting; building on individual interests, peer relationships and imagination.

3:00pm
Creative

Afternoon activity & snack

Themed creative or sensory activities, afternoon snack, and time for school-age children arriving for wraparound care.

4:00pm-4:30pm
Nutrition

Tea Time

Tea time for school-age children arriving for wraparound care.

5:00pm
Winding down

Tidy-up & calm activities

Tidying together, calm story time and preparing for home. A gentle end to the day that supports transitions.

5:30pm
Home time

Parent handover

End-of-day handover with parents and carers, including verbal updates on the day's highlights, wellbeing and any notes to share.

Learning principles behind every day

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EYFS Framework

Every activity is mapped to the Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting all seven areas of learning and development.

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Play-based learning

We believe children learn best through play. Every resource and routine is designed to spark curiosity and discovery.

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Emotional wellbeing first

A child who feels safe and valued is a child who can learn. Emotional security underpins everything we do.