rhythm, not schedule
A day at the nursery
A rhythm is a strong, repeated pattern that can still change. We check in with you regularly on feeding and sleep, follow your plan as closely as we can, and watch each child's cues.
Morning
7:00 to 8:30
Arrivals and free play. Dramatic play, art, sensory materials, books and music.
8:30
Hello Song, then breakfast. Wash hands and eat.
9:00 to 9:30
Outdoor prep. Getting ready for our walk and park play.
9:30 to 10:30
Park time. Run, climb, swing, slide and nature play.
8:30 to 10:30
Early nappers nap. Little ones who still need a morning nap sleep while the others play.
Midday
10:30 to 11:30
Back at the nursery. Art, sensory play, music and movement.
11:30 to 12:00
Lunch, served family style.
12:00 to 12:30
Quiet time. Reading, puzzles and cuddling.
12:30 to 1:00
Toothbrushing and story time, then off to nap.
Afternoon
1:00 to 3:00
Nap time
Non-nappers have quiet play, books and puzzles.
3:00 to 3:30
Snack
Wash hands and eat together.
3:30 to 5:30
Play and goodbyes
Inside or out, until pickup.
2:30 to 3:00
PM nappers nap
Little ones on an afternoon nap schedule go down.
On the menu
We serve a healthy, delicious menu that rotates weekly: breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. Here is a sample week.
Monday
Breakfast
Waffles, milk and fruit
AM snack
Cheddar cheese sticks, watermelon, water
Lunch
Fish sticks, broccoli, roll, fruit and milk
PM snack
Sweet potato or regular fries, applesauce
Tuesday
Breakfast
Oatmeal, milk and fruit
AM snack
Ritz crackers, apples, water
Lunch
Spiral pasta with marinara, red bell pepper slices, fruit and milk
PM snack
Tortilla triangles with butter, fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast
Whole grain cereal, milk and fruit
AM snack
Pouch and bananas, water
Lunch
Grilled cheese sandwich, cooked carrots, fruit and milk
PM snack
Fig Newmans and fruit
Thursday
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs with whole wheat toast, fruit and milk
AM snack
String cheese, oranges, water
Lunch
Cheese quesadillas, cucumber sticks with ranch, fruit and milk
PM snack
Graham crackers and pouches
Friday
Breakfast
Bananas, muffins, milk and fruit
AM snack
Cheddar cheese sticks, apples, water
Lunch
Mozzarella pizza bagels, cauliflower, fruit and milk
PM snack
Smoothie and Ritz crackers
Breakfast
Waffles, milk and fruit
Oatmeal, milk and fruit
Whole grain cereal, milk and fruit
Scrambled eggs with whole wheat toast, fruit and milk
Bananas, muffins, milk and fruit
AM snack
Cheddar cheese sticks, watermelon, water
Ritz crackers, apples, water
Pouch and bananas, water
String cheese, oranges, water
Cheddar cheese sticks, apples, water
Lunch
Fish sticks, broccoli, roll, fruit and milk
Spiral pasta with marinara, red bell pepper slices, fruit and milk
Grilled cheese sandwich, cooked carrots, fruit and milk
Cheese quesadillas, cucumber sticks with ranch, fruit and milk
Mozzarella pizza bagels, cauliflower, fruit and milk
PM snack
Sweet potato or regular fries, applesauce
Tortilla triangles with butter, fruit
Fig Newmans and fruit
Graham crackers and pouches
Smoothie and Ritz crackers
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