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DAY CARE DAILY SCHEDULE FOR INFANTS
Our schedule will be maintained as much as possible.
6:45 – 7:00
Arrival
At arrival all parents must sign in on the in-sign sheet and initial (infants must also document the last
time infant was feed and the amount given)
Start infant sheets upon infant arrival (infant sheet consists of: times feed, amount given, diaper changes,
meals eaten, napping, special happenings, child’s mood, and supplies needed)
Infant:
Free play with quiet activities such as books, puzzles, table games, and non-messy art materials
7:00 – 8:00
Breakfast (look at menu) as per State Food Program
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Clean up kitchen (put dishes in dishwasher and put away all food, clean off table and countertops, and
sweep the floor)
Infant:
Everyone needs to wash their hands and brush their teeth (everyone will need your help in the bathroom
doing this)
Children will help with clean up and play with table toys, read books, or listen to story tapes until
everyone finishes breakfast and cleans up.
8:00 – 9:00
Outside play (weather permitting)
Infant:
During extreme hot or cold weather, the infants will not go outside.
Infants will be allowed to have time in the swings, bouncers and exersaucers all with secured safety
straps. Infants will also have ample time on a blanket for one on one tummy time to explore and learn
sensory materials that are age appropriate.
Those infants that walk will be allowed to do so at their leisure. Stroller rides may also take place at this
time once or twice a week. I have a double and a quad stroller available. Each child is supported in a
child size seat with a seat belt. The children love stroller ride time.
Child’s Choice Free Play Playtime (Play with kids in toy room)
Infants:
Play time will consist of floor time which could include ball play, rolling, blocks, puppet play, stacking
blocks, peek-a-boo, bubbles, etc. Infants will also have time in the swings, bouncers and exersaucers. I
will plan activities to develop oral motor sills and the other senses of touch, sound, and smell. The
activities planned will include sensory materials that are appropriate for infants. These activities will be
tailored to accommodate the changing needs of each individual infant.
Floor time exploration Example: tummy time
9:00-10:00
Toileting Hand Washing/Change diapers (diapers in boxes labeled with names on shelves)
Diaper changes take place every 2 hours unless needed more frequently example BM
When changing diapers I will stress conversation with the infant to help develop the verbal skills a child
needs.
Infant nap (naps in Heidi’s room in playpens) (remember to wake babies up at 10:00)
Babies are put down for nap from 9-10 (infants should be allowed to nap on their own schedules, and
even older children may need to nap unexpectedly at times)
10:00 - 11:00
Circle Time (Curriculum)
Infant:
Children will each get a turn being helper for the day, we do calendar, weather, counting, patterns,
ABC’s, finger plays etc. We also, have a color, shape, letter, number for each month.
11:00 -11:30
Dramatic Play or Cooking (Start making lunch) (look at menu) as per State Food Program
Infant:
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Are allowed time in high chairs for kitchen exploration of corporation and smells, touch, and textures.
11:30-12:00
Lunch
Serve food in family-style serving bowls and small pitchers so that children can learn to pour their own
milk or juice and serve their own food. Give children time to practice with pitchers during water, play,
and be tolerant of spills and accidents.
Allow infants and toddlers to feed themselves when possible
Allow children enough time to eat. Some children are slow eaters, ample time should be allowed.
Try to establish a calm and pleasant atmosphere.
Encourage children to talk about what they are eating, how the food is prepared, or something of a solely
social nature. Pleasant conversation will create a comfortable atmosphere.
Mealtimes are exceptionally good learning times. Children begin to serve themselves, try new goods,
and develop attitudes about food and nutrition.
From an early age, even as young as toddlers, children can learn to set the table, clean the table after
eating, and put their napkins in the trash can.
Have quiet activities available for those who are finished early