The Daily Routine
The daily routine begins at 10.00am when all children have arrived. We always start with Circle Time where everyone comes together to talk, sing, and read stories.
Activities such as art, craft, cooking, music, yoga, dance, gym, gardening etc take place in the morning with a light snack around 10.30am. The daily outing (to Springfield park or another excursion) follows and the children are back around 12.30 for lunch.
After lunch the sleepers have a nap and the older children go outside or if it’s raining into our large basement area to take part in free play and activities suitable for their age group. Everyone is awake by 4pm when there is another snack. After that there is a period of free play until parents come to collect their child.
Art and craft activities are always available to the children.
Activities
Art and craft activities happen every morning, as well as cooking, music, yoga, dance, gym and gardening.
Outings
Outings take place most days – trips to local parks/playgrounds are the most common. We strongly believe in the benefits of letting the children have a chance to let off steam as often as possible. The adults on duty that day walk with the children, holding hands.
The children also use local facilities, such as the library and, from time to time, go further a field – recent trips have included London Zoo, Hackney City Farm, the Museum of Childhood, Kew Garden and the Science Museum. Parents are invited to come along if they can.
Food and Drink
Our trained nutritionist Stefania lovingly plans and cooks all the children’s meals in our kitchen on site. There is a strong emphasis on good quality, locally produced organic food whenever possible. The children really enjoy eating their lunch together and all specific food requirements or allergies can be catered for.
Healthy snacks are also provided to share in the morning and after-noon which always include fresh fruit and vegetables.