Caterpillars day
The Caterpillars Day
Monday - Thursday we run separate morning and afternoon sessions as well as all day sessions, with the option of lunch club. Fridays we run just one extended session 9am-1pm.
Mon - Thurs Mornings
9:00
Arrival & free play.
We are an all weather preschool so a warm coat in winter and sunhats in summer are a must!
9:15
A group of children are invited outside to our enclosed dedicated garden area. This enables the keyworkers some quieter time with your little one to play and help them progress on their next steps.
Generally the groups are split by age and development, but if your child has made a special friend we try and keep them together.
We are an all weather preschool so a warm coat in winter and sunhats in summer are a must!
10:00
Snack café opens. The children wash their hands sit with their friends to enjoy snack. They can drink from their own drink bottle or have a cup of milk to accompany the fresh and dry option available each snack time, our aim is for children to experience a variety of smells, textures and taste with no pressure to eat anything they don't want to.
10:15
Nappies are checked and changed. Of course if we have a code brown situation it is changed immediately, or if we notice that a child has a large wet nappy. However, we ensure we check all nappies at this time.
10:45
The children swap over so that everyone gets a turn in the garden. In the warmer weather the group splits may be garden/park in the first split to avoid the children being out in the hotter part of the morning.
11:25
Tidy up time. As with all aspects of life, fun can be messy, but tidying up doesn't have to be boring! We sing our tidy up song and encourage the children to put toys back where they belong. This is also a great way for them to strengthen their cognitive abilities; memory, linking objects and will also encourage them to tidy as they go.
11:30
Story & singing. Children who are leaving at 11:45 join together in reception for a story, singing and ring games. The children staying for lunch practice lining up at the bathroom to wash their hands before sitting down with their friends for lunch. Staff supervise and help the children to open their packets, discussing healthy food choices.
11:45
Morning session home time.
Mon - Thurs Afternoons
12:00
Children who are staying all day have their nappies checked and changed if needed, during summer suncream will be reapplied. The Caterpillars then enjoy free play.
12:10
Lunch club pick up.
12:15
Afternoon children arrive and explore the activities available for them.
12:45
Outside adventure. Sometimes our adventures happen in the garden, sometimes in the park, sometimes we even go on a Bear Hunt or a Gruffalo walk! With children this little it's good for them to get outside and explore.
13:15
Free play.
14:00
Nappies are changed and snack café opens.
14:15
Outside play time with the Butterflies. To foster a family feel and encourage children to mix with other ages & staff we join together for the last 45 minutes of the day in the garden. During the summer we may take a trip to the park and during winter if it's raining heavily we will enjoy group games inside.
14:50
Story & singing. The children enjoy a story and singing some songs all together before being picked up.
15:00
Home time. Happy and tired from a fun day with their friends the children are picked up by their grown ups, excited to show them the craft or baking they've done that day.
Friday Afternoons
12:00
Nappies checked and changed if needed, during summer suncream will be reapplied.
12:15
Outside play time with the Butterflies.
12:50
Story & singing.
13:00
Home time.
