A gentle daily rhythm

1. 7:30 – 8:30 AM60 min

   Arrival & Child-Choice Centers

   Transition & Social-Emotional

   Welcoming children, handwashing, and quiet independent play (blocks, books, puzzles) as everyone arrives.

2. 8:30 – 9:00 AM30 min

   Morning Breakfast & Clean-Up

   Life Skills & Nutrition

   Group mealtime fostering table manners and self-help skills.

3. 9:00 – 9:20 AM20 min

   Morning Circle Time

   Language & Literacy

   Calendar, weather chart, daily theme discussion, singing songs, and reading a morning story.

4. 9:20 – 10:00 AM40 min

   Guided Small Group / Creative Art

   Fine Motor & Cognitive

   Hands-on STEM activities, sensory bins, or process-art projects tailored to age-appropriate developmental milestones.

5. 10:00 – 10:15 AM15 min

   Morning Snack & Hydration

   Nutrition

   Healthy snack and a quick bathroom/diapering break.

6. 10:15 – 11:15 AM60 min

   Outdoor Exploration & Active Play

   Gross Motor

   Running, climbing, group games, or nature walks in our nearly 2-acre fenced backyard. (In case of inclement weather: indoor music and movement/obstacle courses.)

7. 11:15 – 11:45 AM30 min

   Free Play & Transition to Lunch

   Social Skills

   Cooperative play in learning centers, followed by handwashing and setting the table.

8. 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM45 min

   Lunchtime

   Nutrition & Socialization

   Restoring energy with a balanced meal and casual peer conversation.

9. 12:30 – 1:00 PM30 min

   Wind-Down & Story Time

   Quiet Transition

   Brushing teeth/handwashing, preparing cots, and listening to a soothing story or soft classical music.

10. 1:00 – 3:00 PM120 min

    Rest / Nap Time

    Physical Well-being

    Rest period for all children. Non-sleepers are given quiet, independent activities (like books or soft busy bags) after 30 minutes of rest.

11. 3:00 – 3:30 PM30 min

    Wake-Up, Bathroom & Afternoon Snack

    Transition

    Folding blankets, handwashing, and refueling with a healthy snack.

12. 3:30 – 4:30 PM60 min

    Outdoor Play / Group Games

    Gross Motor & Social

    Structured group games or free outdoor exploration to release afternoon energy.

13. 4:30 – 6:30 PM120 min

    Evening Centers & Departure

    Transition

    Fine motor table toys, reading, and tabletop puzzles as parents arrive for pickup. Brief daily reports shared with parents.

Ms. Zeynab personally leads every part of the day, from opening to closing.