It is important that before I start to care for your child the planning of your child’s routine is discussed with you so that I am able to provide continuity on all aspects of your child’s care and incorporate their individual needs by adjusting my daily routine accordingly, if appropriate. By following the same pattern that has been established by you this will in turn help your child feel emotionally safe and secure in my care.
As a parent, you will regularly be provided with a timetable of activities. Each day is planned in advance and activities such as arts and crafts are prepared for the evening before. A variety of activities will be carried out during the day, depending on the ages of the children in my care, the time of year and the weather.
I believe routine is important for a child to feel secure in their environment. I have books, toys, equipment, resources and theme-based activities to stimulate development in all age groups as well as celebrating cultural diversity. We also visit both the English and Welsh toddler groups, gyminis, soft play areas, the park, garden centres, Chester Zoo and other places of local interest.
Learning will also be centred around mini topics, for example, weather, seasons, religious festival, food or a particular book. Some parents like their school age children to complete homework, whilst also giving the children some time to relax after a long day at school. Weather permitting we will spend some time each day outside.
