Routines
We understand how important routine is for nursery-age children and their families. Our day is designed to support security and confidence with clear transitions and consistent expectations. From arrival to settling in, snack time, learning experiences, and rest, children benefit from knowing what comes next—helping them feel safe, calm, and ready to participate.
We also focus on continuity to make everyday life easier for parents. If your child needs additional reassurance or a slightly different pace, we adapt while maintaining the structure of the routine, ensuring they can grow steadily and thrive in a predictable, caring environment.
The daily routine for all areas follow roughly the same pattern. Each area is then slightly adapted to the needs of the children and tailored to ensure each child has a variety of experiences each day. Garden play is factored into each day, this may be longer or shorter depending on the weather. Singing time is also a part of everyday and threaded throughout the nursery day.
*Outside agencies come into the nursery to carry out learning session throughout the week. Some days may vary slightly*
Toddlers
The toddlers follow a daily routine that ensures each
8am - Arrival
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Free flow play and activities, morning naps if needed
11:45am - Dinner time
12:15pm - Settle down for sleep time
2pm - Wake time followed by afternoon snack
2:30 - Continued free flow play
3:45pm - Singing time
4pm - Collection
4:10pm - Late care tea time
4:45pm - Free play before collection
6pm - Nursery close
Raindrops
8am - Arrival
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Free flow play and activities
10:15am - Small group time with keyworker
11:45am - Dinner time
12:15pm - Settle down for sleep time
2pm - Wake time followed by afternoon snack
2:30 - Continued free flow play
3:45pm - Singing time
4pm - Collection
4:10pm - Late care tea time
4:45pm - Free play before collection
6pm - Nursery close
Sunshine & Preschool
8am - Arrival
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Free flow play and activities
10:15am - Group time with keyworker
11:45am - Dinner time
12:15pm - Settle down for sleep time
2pm - Wake time followed by afternoon snack
2:30 - Continued free flow play
3:45pm - Singing time
4pm - Collection
4:10pm - Late care tea time
4:45pm - Free play before collection
6pm - Nursery close
