Children arrive each morning and are greeted at the gate by a staff member.  After sign-in, the child will drop off any items brought with him/her (jacket, lunch, etc.) in their cubby.  Children then wash their hands and join classmates for our Exploration Time.  During this time, children are free to explore any open area of the school, where they engage in activities planned by the staff to help them grow socially, emotionally, creatively, and physically.  This includes, but is not limited to, art projects, science projects, music/movement, dramatic play, creative toys, pre-literacy and math activities, fine motor skills practice, and outdoor play.  The play-based curriculum offers a different theme each week. 

Around 10:30, children will help clean up the classrooms, and then everyone goes outside.  After outdoor play time, children will go inside with their core teacher.  During this time, the children are served a nutritious snack followed by a small group experience.  They will enjoy a story and learn fingerplays and songs.  They will also have a special small group activity, before returning outside for pick up time.  Those children not staying for lunch will be picked up at noon.  Children who are part of our Lunch Bunch Program will stay and eat lunch and then have additional activities and stories.