Our day begins at 8am and finishes at 6pm.
Pili Pala recognises that young children learn by:
This is why our setting allows children to be in charge of their own day and make choices of their own. Staff will encourage children to participate in an activity but not lead. They will play alongside the children and assist them to develop their skills.
Information about what your child has done, including the activities they taken part in, the stories they have read and how well they have been will be displayed on the group notice board. You may also ask your child’s Key Worker how they have been.
Daily routine
| 8.00-9.00 |
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Free play within base room |
| 9.00-9.30 |
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Breakfast time for children. Some children arrive (9am) |
| 9.30-11.00 |
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Open access play for all children |
| 11.00-11.30 |
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Nappies, songs and stories |
| 11.30-12.00 |
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Some children go home (9am-11.30am session ends) Remaining children have lunch. |
| 12.00-1.00 |
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Sleep and quiet time |
| 12.30-2.45 |
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Open access play. Afternoon session begins (1.00pm) |
| 2.45-3.15 |
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Nappies, songs and stories |
| 3.00-3.45 |
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snack time for children. Some children go home (1.00-3.30 session ends) |
| 3.45-6pm |
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Free play in base rooms with key worker |
| Under 2's |
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A simular routine applies for the under 2's) |
| Caterpillars |
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0 months - 2 years |
| Butterflies |
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2 years-5 years |
Our planned activities are centered around various themes. For example with a seaside theme we would create a range of activities from cardboard boat making to octopus painting.